You’ll never wonder how to prepare tofu again. 25 of the best tofu recipes out there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & more are all right here with this vegan tofu recipe collection.
Tofu is the darling of the vegan world. It is so easy to work with and can be turned incorporated into just about any recipe you can think of.
There are soft and silken to extra firm tofu products and each has an important role for their chosen recipe.
Tofu Is Versatile
Tofu is a soybean product that’s been around almost 2000 years. True, we didn’t get it in our grocery stores until the 1950’s but it had been completely explored a very long time before that.
Since the internet has come into our homes we’ve been able to learn at a much faster pace how to prepare tofu.
It has finally become a loved ingredient. High in protein, low in cost and versatile in recipes tofu is some darn good stuff.
A great introduction to tofu is scrambled tofu. You can add so many things and have a filling and high protein breakfast with very little effort.
Tofu can also be prepared so that it’s crispy on the outside and softly textured on the inside.
Marinating tofu is a very easy way to add more oomph to a recipe especially when it’s added to a sauce. The tofu for this Vegan Banh Mi Sandwich is marinated perfectly.
At the far extreme, silken tofu can be used in high protein treats such as puddings and shakes.
So don’t miss out on this great collection of some of the best tofu recipes out there.
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The 25 Best Vegan Tofu Recipes
If you're looking for the best vegan tofu recipes out there for breakfast, lunch, dinner and more then you'll be finding them all right here. All the bases are covered for every occasion with this 25 recipe selection.
The Best Vegan French Toast ever is soft, vanilla scented, golden perfection that only takes 15 minutes to make and a few ingredients.
Tofu breakfast burritos are so easy to make and they include roasted potatoes, a delicious tofu scramble, and fresh toppings. You can freeze them for the future too!
Loaded Vegan Breakfast Tacos combine seasoned tofu, black beans, corn, bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Pile into warmed corn tortillas with a dollop of guacamole. Gluten-free too!
Tater tot lovers unite! You won’t believe how delicious this Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole is and this vegan gluten-free recipe is easy to make in under an hour!
These super soft, fluffy and light breakfast pancakes are made with silken tofu. Simple to make and serve with maple syrup and berries!
This Air Fryer Popcorn Tofu is the perfect snacking or movie night. It’s a fun option for a healthy dinner too because no oil is used when air frying.
These tofu pancakes are a vegan variation of Russian syrniki. Thick pancakes that are mild and fluffy and made with an amazing mix of ingredients.
Super easy herbed tofu feta is a great in so many recipes, especially as a salad topper. Making it the star and a high-protein dish.
Super creamy Vegan Ricotta Cheese is also tangy and rich! Only 15 minutes to make with simple ingredients. Uss it in a variety of main dish recipes for a delicious addition.
Sofritas Tofu Lettuce Wraps are spicy, savory, healthy and delicious. This recipe has protein, good carbs, veggies, flavor, spice (for endorphins), and it’s GOOD! Like really, really good!
Curried Tofu Salad has crumbled firm tofu, crisp celery, and juicy apples along with a delicious creamy, tangy curry dressing. Gluten free too and perfect on it’s own, with crackers, or piled high on a sandwich.
These Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches are everybody's favorite. Easy baked spicy tofu star with a sweet and spicy sauce and pickled fresh veggies.
Loaded Vegan Tofu Tacos are overflowing with crispy chile spiced tofu. Topped with all the things that taco lovers love. Add a creamy spicy cilantro crema and you'll be in heaven.
Savory tofu pancakes have added shallot and strips of nori. They're also oil-free and gluten-free. Delicious anytime of day! Serve with a quick spicy ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Baked Ginger Tofu is sweet and spicy and is served with all the favorite sushi roll fillings. There are air fryer and oven directions for the tofu, so you have a choice of preparation for this great lunch or main dish.
Sweet and crispy Fried Tofu Hoisin also comes with Peanut Sauce Noodles is an easy weeknight main dish that is high-protein with so much flavor.
Vegan black pepper tofu is full of sweet, savory and firey flavor. Eggplant and oyster mushrooms are the center stars and this is a quick 20-minute main dish.
Curry-rubbed pan fried tofu and rice round out this vegan Thai Coconut Curry Stew. It's warming comfort food that’s perfectly spiced with Thai flavors like ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.
Broccoli Tofu Quiche is ready in under an hour and full of flavorful veggies and tofu. A special main dish that reheats perfectly and can be baked in a springform pan or a pie plate.
Easy Crispy Baked Tofu (3 ingredients!) + Ginger Soy Sauce Glaze!
Crispy baked tofu with a sweet and savory sesame ginger glaze is perfect for adding to rice bowls. You can also have it for lunch or as a filling main dish accompanied with your favorite veggie and salad.
Whiskey Garlic Tofu can be either air fried or oven baked. This is a sticky savory sweet favorite for any lunch or main dish – with a salad, sandwich or wrap.
Crispy, sticky sesame tofu is a special mix with stir-fried onions and peppers. Perfect for a weekend treat for lunch or a main dish.
This easy one-pot Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry includes its own homemade sauce! Whisk together the sauce, add any assortment of veggies, and serve it over some cooked quinoa for the perfect main dish!
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is rich, dark, creamy, smooth, easy, vegan and absolutely delicious. Only 8 simple ingredients and you'll be enjoying this wonderful dessert in no time.
French Silk Pie is smooth and fluffy and it melts-in-your-mouth. A vegan chocolate pie recipe that's topped with dairy-free yogurt or whip that also just happens to be gluten-free and no-bake.
Becky Striepe
Oh my gosh, well now I’m craving TOFU for supper! Thank you so much for including my sushi bowl along with so many mouthwatering recipes!
Linda from Veganosity
So many great tofu recipes! Thanks for including our sofritas lettuce wraps! Sharing now!
Anastasia
Great selection!
Thank you for featuring my recipe! 🙂
Jenn
Oh, man, I LOVE tofu when it’s cooked right. And all of these look delicious! Thanks for including my sandwich!
Cadry
Wow, so many mouthwatering ways to use tofu! Thanks for including my breakfast tacos in your round-up.