37 Tofu Recipes for Silky Soups, Hearty Salads, and Crispy Snacks
Looking for a few new tofu recipes? You’re in luck, because that’s just what we have here. And while we love the soft cubes of tofu you’ll often find swimming in a miso-laced broth; we also have a few modern preparations to add to your repertoire. Have you ever torn tofu into rough, craggy pieces before spicing and roasting it to crisp, golden-brown perfection? Highly recommended. Dredged tofu in a heady jerk marinade and tossed it on the grill? Add it to your summer plans. Blended tofu into a creamy dip that’s so flavorful your party guests refuse to believe it’s vegan? Get ready to wow ‘em.
Below, you’ll find our best tofu recipes, including main dishes, speedy weeknight stir-fries, warming soups and stews, homemade dumplings, saucy noodle bowls, and so much more. But before you start scrolling, make sure you’re armed with the best tofu for the job. Ready? Let’s go.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton1/37Chaozhou Flavor-Potted Tofu
Flavor-potting is a unique form of slow-cooking thanks to the braising broth, which can be strained and re-used for more tofu, poultry, or other types of meat. Serve with rice for one of the most comforting tofu meals we know.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell3/37Sheet-Pan Collard Greens and Crispy Tofu With Niter Kibbeh
The secret to the best crispy baked tofu? A three-step breading process involving tapioca flour, egg whites, and toasted panko. Re-crisp leftovers on a hot baking sheet in the oven or a preheated air fryer.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne4/37Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This silky vegan pie is so good you’ll probably want to eat it more often than once a year. The filling is made with canned pumpkin and soft silken tofu and spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Lillian Chou5/37Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
Photo by Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege6/37Shawarma-Spiced Tofu Pita Wraps
This recipe converted many an Epi staffer to Team Tofu. Tear the bricks into craggy pieces and roast them with a heap of spices until the edges turn crisp. The result is intensely flavorful and wonderfully textured, perfect for sandwiches or grain bowls. Use the recipe as a template to make tofu tacos and burritos with Mexican spices, or tofu and coleslaw sandwiches with barbecue spices.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich7/37Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Soup With Pressed Rice Cakes)
8/37The Best Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Take a break from tofu scramble and make this superior sandwich a part of your vegan brunch routine. It’s got a savory tofu-based patty, but the best part is the vegan cassava bacon that’s glazed with tamari, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch10/37Grilled Jerk Tofu and Plantains With Mango Salsa
Like jerk chicken? Try switching out the protein for grilled jerk tofu at your next backyard BBQ. For the best results, freeze and thaw the tofu before adding it to the marinade, which will make it more absorbent and give it a hardier texture.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini12/37Rice Noodles and Tofu in Peanut Sauce
