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:
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.
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.
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.
Fresh, crunchy, creamy—these wraps are a symphony of texture. Get this tofu and quinoa rainbow chard wraps recipe.
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.
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.
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.
This hearty tofu stew (cooked in an Instant Pot) is sure to warm your belly. Get this Korean soft tofu stew recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This cheesecake uses soft tofu for a creamy and smooth filling. Get this vegan baked blueberry cheesecake recipe.
Topped with creamy avocado and crisp carrots, this miso couscous tofu bowl is addictive! Try it tonight. Get our miso-couscous tofu bowl recipe.
A cozy bowl of soup that’s the perfect antidote for chilly April showers. Get our gingery tofu and rice noodle soup recipe.
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.
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.
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.
Kick your tofu up a notch with a homemade citrusy, sweet, sour and salty ponzu sauce. Get our tofu bites recipe.
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.
These giant savoury Japanese pancakes are a winning mash-up. Get our tofu okonomiyaki recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Healthy and filling, this veggie-laden soba noodle bowl is ready in just 30 minutes. Get our sesame-ginger tofu and vegetables recipe.
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.
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.
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.
Filling, delicious and topped with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs. Get our tofu and black bean burger recipe.
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