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31 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes

From saucy stir-fry to a lightning-fast sheet pan dinner packed with colourful vegetables, there are a ton of ways to add tofu to the menu.
31 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes

Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Whether you're simply adding more plant-based protein to your meals during the week, or are contemplating bigger changes to your diet, our best tofu recipes will help get you started:

Spicy Crispy Tofu Noodle Bowl

Gochujang, the thick Korean chili paste that gives the spicy crispy tofu noodle bowl its piquant kick, is made from chili peppers, sticky rice and fermented soybeans. It adds a smoky, spicy depth of flavour to marinades, stews and soups. Thinned with a bit of rice vinegar and sugar, it also makes a pungent dipping sauce. Get the spicy crispy tofu noodle bowl recipe.

Sesame-Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad

Calling all noodle-lovers—this hearty salad is packed with crisp veggies, flavourful tofu and sautéed spinach. Get our sesame-ginger tofu soba noodle salad recipe.

Salad with soba noodles, tofu, carrots, cucumber in an orange bowl on an orange table.( Photo: Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling: Ashley Denton; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Bánh Mì Đậu Hủ Nâm Ngũ Vị (Five-Spice Tofu and Mushroom Bánh Mì)

Tofu and mushrooms soak up a sweet and savoury sauce made from pantry staples including soy sauce and five-spice powder. Get Rustle & Still's Bánh Mì Đậu Hủ Nâm Ngũ Vị (Five-Spice Tofu and Mushroom Bánh Mì) recipe.

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31 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes

Tofu and Quinoa Rainbow Chard Wraps

Fresh, crunchy, creamy—these wraps are a symphony of texture. Get this tofu and quinoa rainbow chard wraps recipe.

Multiple rainbow swiss chard wraps, with tofu and quinoa.(Photo: by Erik Putz; Food styling: Zeke Goodwin; Prop styling: Nicole Billark)

Bri Beaudoin’s Firecracker Tofu with Broccolini and Chili Garlic Oil

Some of my favourite food memories are of being at my Grandma Popo’s house. She’d pour sizzling hot oil over bowls of rice—the crackling sounds and intoxicating smell of oil, flavoured with whatever she was into that day, always worked its magic. This recipe uses the heat of the oven to steep the oil with plenty of garlic and red pepper flakes, while the tofu and broccolini bake alongside. Get Bri Beaudoin’s firecracker tofu with broccolini and chili garlic oil recipe.

A tray of firecracker tofu with broccolini and chili garlic oil(Photo: Anguel Dimov)

Sheet Pan Tofu With Sesame And Roasted Vegetables

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this! A one-pan dish with ginger and garlic, plus chili sauce and heat, it’s an easy way to add a little plant-protein into your diet. Get our sheet pan tofu with sesame and roasted vegetables recipe.

Tofu with sesame and roasted red bell pepper, green beans and king oyster mushrooms on a plate.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers

Coconut, curry and peanut marinated tofu gets crisped up on the grill for an amazingly simple and flavourful meatless skewer. Serve with a fresh and Thai herb salad for a complete meal. Get our grilled satay tofu skewers recipe.

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Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers With Peanut Dipping Sauce.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Korean Soft Tofu Stew

This hearty tofu stew (cooked in an Instant Pot) is sure to warm your belly. Get this Korean soft tofu stew recipe.

Instant Pot Stew: Bowl of Korean-style stew topped with egg next to grey napkin

Cold, Spicy Vegan Peanut Noodles With Smoked Tofu

Noodles and cubes of crispy smoked tofu are tossed in a spicy peanut sauce in this delightful plant-based noodle bowl. Get our vegan peanut noodles with smoked tofu recipe.

Cold spicy vegan peanut noodles with cold tofuPhoto, Carmen Cheung.

Pork And Tofu Cakes

In this recipe we’ve blended tofu and pork together—not only is the result delicious, it’s the perfect way to ease into adding plant-based proteins to the menu. Get our pork and tofu cakes recipe.

Pork and tofu cakes on a plate with dipping sauce.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Tofu Kedgeree

Topped with crisp, smoked tofu and fresh parsley, it's all bright colours and flavours in this curried rice and cauliflower dish. Get our tofu kedgeree recipe.

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Tofu kedgeree with rice, cauliflower, cilantro and raisins in a bowl.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Perfect Pad Thai

Recreate this mouth-watering takeout staple in just a few simple steps. Don’t be daunted by the ingredients list. Get our perfect pad Thai recipe. 

A bowl of pad Thai topped with bean sprouts and a slice of lime, with a fork resting on the bowl, sitting on a white place cloth on a white table

Crispy Tofu Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce

Stir fry recipes are a weeknight saviour. Fast, saucy and delicious, all you need are some vegetables, a basic sauce and a protein of your choice. This recipe is customizable to your mood (it works just as well if you swap in chicken!). Get our crispy tofu stir fry with peanut sauce recipe.

Crispy tofu stir fry with peanut sauce with noodle, shiitakes and green beans on a platter.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Vegan Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

This cheesecake uses soft tofu for a creamy and smooth filling. Get this vegan baked blueberry cheesecake recipe.

Lauren Toyota's vegan baked blueberry cheesecake

Miso Couscous Tofu Bowl

Topped with creamy avocado and crisp carrots, this miso couscous tofu bowl is addictive! Try it tonight. Get our miso-couscous tofu bowl recipe.

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Miso couscous tofu bowl with sliced avocados, cucumbers and mixed greens topped with a miso-maple-syrup-rice vinegar vinaigrette sprinkled with black sesame seeds(Photo: Sian Richards)

Gingery Tofu And Rice Noodle Soup

A cozy bowl of soup that’s the perfect antidote for chilly April showers. Get our gingery tofu and rice noodle soup recipe.

A bowl of Gingery tofu and rice noodle soup topped with lime slices, bean sprouts, baby spinach and Thai basil for a post on an easy weeknight Gingery tofu and rice noodle soup recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

Baked-Tofu Banh Mi Wraps

Banh-mi usually refers to the popular Vietnamese meat-filled sandwich. But fear not vegetarians: we’ve got tofu banh-mi wraps for you to try tonight. Get our baked-tofu banh-mi wraps recipe.

Baked Tofu Banh-Mi Wraps on a white plate next to sauces; the wraps are made of cabbage and carrot and a sriracha dressing as well as breaded tofu and cilantro, all for a post on an easy and quick baked tofu banh mi wraps recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Stir-Fried Noodles With Veggies And Crispy Tofu

A stir-fry is a simple and versatile dish that can be made with any number of veggies. Prep everything in advance—once you start, it comes together quickly. Get Julie Van Rosendaal's stir-fried noodles with veggies and crispy tofu recipe.

Stir-fried noodles with veggies and crispy tofu served on a plate with a side of chili oilProduced by Stephanie Han Kim, Food Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Eshun Mott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari

Honey-Ginger Tofu And Vegetable Stir-Fry

The combination of honey and ginger makes a spicy-sweet addition to this classic tofu and vegetable stir-fry. Get our honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry recipe.

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Honey-Ginger Tofu And Vegetable Stir-Fry in a green bowl with chopsticks on a white plate on a green tablecloth(Photo: Erik Putz)

Tofu Bites With Orange-Lime Ponzu Sauce

Kick your tofu up a notch with a homemade citrusy, sweet, sour and salty ponzu sauce. Get our tofu bites recipe.

Soft tofu topped with shredded oranges and home-made ponzu sauce for a post on an easy tofu bites with ponzu sauce recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Faux Pho

Laden with golden tofu and satiny noodles, this richly spiced Vietnamese comfort soup brings all the goods: veggies, protein, and mouthwatering flavour. Get our faux pho recipe.

Faux pho with wide rice noodles, tofu and shiitake in a bowl.

Tofu Okonomiyaki

These giant savoury Japanese pancakes are a winning mash-up. Get our tofu okonomiyaki recipe.

31 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes(Photo: Erik Putz)

Tibetan Momo Dumplings

Everyone loves dumplings — and every culture has its signature take. Try one of our favourite global flavours with our Tibetan dumplings recipe. Get our tibetan momo dumplings recipe.

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A wooden bowl filled with three Tibetan momo dumplings.

One-Pot Tofu And Broccoli Noodles

Tofu and broccoli sit on a sweet-soy bed of light vermicelli or glass noodles in this easy and healthy one-dish wonder. Get our one-dish tofu and broccoli noodles recipe.

31 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Honey-Ginger Tofu With Kale And Quinoa

Packed with protein and including a generous helping of superfood on the side, this sautéed tofu with red quinoa and kale salad makes healthy look and taste good. Get our honey-ginger tofu recipe.

Honey-Ginger Tofu served over Kale And Quinoa for a post on an easy, healthy honey ginger tofu with kale and quinoa recipe for dinner(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Tofu Egg-Noodle Laksa Soup

Full of veggies, this rich coconut noodle soup also stars crisp tofu — making it a balanced weeknight meal and exotic comfort food. Get our tofu egg-noodle laksa soup recipe.

A large white bowl of Tofu Egg-Noodle Laksa Soup next to a white ladle; the soup is made with miki noodles; extra-firm tofu; mixed mushrooms; fish sauce; yellow curry paste; cilantro; carrots; and bean sprouts for a post on an easy Tofu Egg-Noodle Laksa Soup recipe for a weeknight dinner(Photo: Erik Putz)

Sesame-Ginger Tofu And Vegetables

Healthy and filling, this veggie-laden soba noodle bowl is ready in just 30 minutes. Get our sesame-ginger tofu and vegetables recipe.

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Sesame-Ginger Tofu And Vegetables on soba noodles next to a bowl of chili oil for a post on an easy Sesame-Ginger Tofu And Vegetables and soba recipe(Photo: John Cullen)

Golden-Tofu Soup

Thanks to a package of pre-cut stir-fry vegetables, there’s virtually no prep for this robust and creamy Thai soup. Get our golden tofu soup recipe.

Golden Tofu Soup in a green le creuset dutch oven next to a ladle and a bowl of chili powder; the soup is topped with tofu, broccoli, red and yellow peppers and mushrooms, for a post on an easy, healthy Golden Tofu Soup recipe(Photo: Michael Graydon)

Kale Caesar Salad With Tofu Croutons

A creamy Caesar is heavy on calories and low on nutrition. Our version dresses superfoods kale and cherries in a tangy, creamy vinaigrette (shhh, it’s tofu!) that’s outrageously good. Baked tofu croutons add a fabulous 27 g of protein to each plate. Get our kale caesar salad with tofu croutons recipe.

a plate of healthy kale caesar salad with tofu dressing and tofu croutons on a silver plate next to a wood fork, topped with parmesan shaving and next to a block of parmesan(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Coconut-Curry Tofu Pita-Pockets

The humble sandwich goes haute. Build a better sandwich with a few fresh ingredients and some creative upgrades. Get our coconut-curry tofu pita pockets recipe.

Coconut-Curry-Tofu Pita Pockets filled with carrots; fresh cilantro; and tofu for a post on an easy, healthy Coconut-Curry-Tofu Pita Pockets recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Tofu And Black Bean Burger

Filling, delicious and topped with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs. Get our tofu and black bean burger recipe.

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Tofu and black bean burger on a bun topped with sliced avocado, cucumber and fresh cilantro for a post on an easy, healthy tofu black bean burger recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

Watch: How to make gingery tofu soup

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