15 Easy Tofu Recipes To Make At Home

Our favourite tofu recipes to make at home are those that are easy, delicious, and great sources of vegetarian protein

Updated January 25, 2023

In the mood for some Japanese-inspired fare? Our version of teriyaki sauce is so easy to make - all you need is maple syrup, rice-wine vinegar and chili-garlic sauce.

Grilled satay tofu skewers. (Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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Looking for some inspo for your #MeatlessMonday meals (or your all day, every day vegetarian lifestyle)? Tofu is a versatile vegetarian protein that comes in so many different textures, and can take on so many different flavours. From skewers and stir-frys to soups and stews, we've rounded up 15 delicious tofu recipes you can easily make at home.

Easy Tofu Recipes

Kale caesar salad with tofu croutons. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Tomato and tofu starter. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Grilled satay tofu skewers. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Refreshing pudding with hints of coconut flavour. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Korean-Style Tofu Stew. Get the recipe here.

Bowl of Korean-style stew with fried egg on top

Photo, Ken Carlson.

Honey-ginger tofu. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Coconut-curry-tofu pita pockets. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chilled tofu with ginger-sesame sauce and spinach. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Sian Richards.

Sweet chili tofu with broccoli slaw. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Sian Richards.

Tofu egg noodle laksa soup. Get the recipe here.

Tofu egg-noodle laksa soupPhoto, Erik Putz

Miso couscous tofu bowl. Get the recipe here.

Photo, Sian Richards.

Spicy peanut, tofu and spinach stir fry. Get the recipe here.

Thai basil noodles with tofu. Get the recipe here.

This meatless entree has crowd-pleasing appeal; it's also faster than the takeout version.

Tofu teriyaki noodles. Get the recipe here.

Faux pho. Get the recipe here.

Watch: How to make Mocha Tofu Mousse

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