Does anyone have any easy tofu recepies?

Question

Sorry if I spelled it wrong...

But I don't like to do much hastle or anything I'll bake if the food will be that good... but yea I want some easy and fast recepies... thanks...

Answer 1

There are tons of good tofu dishes, here are some good ones:

Teriyaki Tofu

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=14636....

General Tao's Tofu

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8769.0

Smothered Tofu Steak and Onions

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8396.0

Rotini with Creamy Basil Tomato Sauce

http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/07/rot...

More;

http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=557.0

http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=437.0

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/vegan,...

http://www.fatfreevegan.com/search/searc...

www.VegCooking.com (search tofu)

http://vegweb.com/index.php?action=recip... (More recipes from VegWeb including deserts, tofu scramble and "egg"-type recipes, tofu salad, tofu sandwiches, stirfry with tofu, tofu steaks, tofu nuggets, etc)

There are tons of good tofu dishes! Any specific kind you are looking for? There's so many but here are some good ones:

Teriyaki Tofu

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=14636....

General Tao's Tofu

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8769.0

Smothered Tofu Steak and Onions

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8396.0

Rotini with Creamy Basil Tomato Sauce

http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/07/rot...

More;

http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=557.0

http://vegweb.com/index.php?board=437.0

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/vegan,...

http://www.fatfreevegan.com/search/searc...

www.VegCooking.com (search tofu)

http://vegweb.com/index.php?action=recip... (More recipes from VegWeb including deserts, tofu scramble and "egg"-type recipes, tofu salad, tofu sandwiches, stirfry with tofu, tofu steaks, tofu nuggets, etc)

Answer 2

I guess it depends...

I usually by extra firm or silken tofu that I  just add to soups, generally with ramen, soba or udon. Sometimes I deep fry it in  tempura, or you can chop it up with vegetables, fish/chicken, a little rice wine vinegar  and wrap it with steamed rice paper.  

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

This is great!! Thanks for asking this question.  I'm loving all of these answers, what wonderful sources for future meals!

One of the things you can do for simple, simple, no hassle is stay with the familiar.  Add tofu to your regular foods.  For instance, do you buy spaghetti sauce in a jar or make it from scratch?  In this fast paced world, the jar from the store works for me.  Crumble some tofu into the sauce while heating it instead of using hamburger.  

Do you make smoothies?  Throw in a couple slices of tofu with the fruit, milk, ice cubes, and sweeter and blend them together.

Add tofu to your soups.  Even the soups out of a can.  Just let them simmer a couple minutes longer so that the tofu absorbs the flavors.  If I'm real energetic, I'll empty a can of tomato soup into the blender, add the water or milk, along with some tofu and blend it up.  Then pour it into a pan for heating.  Extra creamy soup!

You can also check out the recipe category at:

http://www.soymilkcrossroads.net

Happy tofu cooking.

Answer 4

In miso soup is the easiest, and very delicious way to prepare tofu.

Or you can fry it, in either a regular stir fry or pad thai, which is my favorite, it's unbelievably delicious.

Answer 5

Here are three of my favorites:

Tofu "Chicken Nuggets":

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishe...

Tofu Breakfast Scramble:

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/breakfast...

Tofu with BBQ Sauce:

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishe...

Yum!

Answer 6

Vegetarian Tofu Chili

Ingredients:

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 14 oz package of firm or extra firm tofu, crumbled

1 onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

3 tbsp chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp cumin

1 14 oz can tomato sauce

1 28 oz can whole or diced tomatoes, with liquid

1 28 oz can kidney beans, drained

3 tbsp sugar

Preparation:

In a large pot, sautee the tofu in the vegetable oil over medium high heat for about 3 minutes. Add the onions, green pepper, garlic, mushroms, chili powder, salt and pepper, cayenne and cumin. Cook until veggies are just barely tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato sauce, whole or diced tomatoes, beans and sugar. Bring to a slow simmer. Cover and allow to cook for at least 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp olive oil

approx 2 cups broccoli, chopped

1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed

1 1/2 tsp ginger powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

3 tbsp corn starch

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 cup water

Preparation:

Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.

in a large skillet, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until onions turn clear, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the tofu, ginger, cayenne and broccoli to the pan and continue to cook until broccoli is done, another 6-8 minutes.

In a separate small bowl, mix together the corn starch, soy sauce and water, then add this mixture to the broccoli and tofu. Cook until sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

Serve over rice or whole grains and enjoy!

Tofu Nuggets

Ingredients:

1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed

1/3 cup soymilk

2 tbsp mustard

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley (optional)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

3/4 cup bread crumbs

Preparation:

Whisk together the soymilk, mustard, nutritional yeast and spices until smooth in a wide bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl.

Coat each piece of tofu with soymilk and mustard mixture first, then coat with bread crumbs. Fry in oil until golden brown, serve with ketchup, barbeque sauce or other dipping sauce and enjoy!

For a lower fat alternative, lay tofu piece on a covered baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

Tofu Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients:

1/2 pound lasagna noodles

2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1 pound soft tofu

1 pound firm tofu

1 tbsp sugar

1/4 cup soymilk

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp minced fresh basil

2 tsp salt

1 32-ounce jar of tomato sauce

Preparation:

Prepare the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain carefully and set aside on a towel.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Squeeze the spinach as dry as possible and set aside. Place the tofu, sugar, soymilk, garlic powder, lemon juice, basil and salt in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with a thin layer of tomato sauce, then a layer of noodles. Follow that with a layer of half the tofu and half the spinach. Continue in the same order, using half the remaining tomato sauce and noodles and the rest of the tofu mixture and spinach. End with the remaining noodles covered by the remaining tomato sauce.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tomato sauce bubbles.

Tofu and Veggie Enchiladas

Ingredients:

1 block firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 can black beans, drained and diced

1/2 onion, diced

1 zucchinni, grated

2 carrots, grated

1 can black olives

1 can enchilada sauce

3/4 cup water

10-12 flour tortillas

dairy or vegan cheese crumbles (optional)

Preparation:

Add water to enchilada sauce and stir until well combined.

Using a food processor for quickest results, dice the carrots, zucchinni, olives and onion. To this mixture add half the enchilada sauce and water mixture, diced tofu and black beans and combine well.

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the vegetable, bean and tofu mix into each flour tortilla. Wrap and place in a baking pan. When the pan is full, spoon half of the leftover enchilada sauce on top of the wrapped flour tortillas - be sure to get all the edges! Sprinkle the top with cheese if desired.

Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees or until done, spooning the rest of the enchilada sauce on top when halfway done cooking.

Pumpkin Tofu Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 12 ounce package silken tofu

1 8 ounce container Tofutti vegan cream cheese

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup sugar

3 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

dash salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 pre-made pie crust

Preparation:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.

Pour into pie crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

Allow cheesecake to cool slightly, then refrigerate. Cheesecake will set more upon chilling.

Vegan Apple Pie

Ingredients:

4-5 Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced

1/3 cup vegan margarine, softened

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp grated nutmeg

1 pre-made 9 inch pie crust

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Places the apples in the crust. Dot with half the vegan margarine. Stir the rest of the margarine into the brown sugar and spices and crumble this mixture on top of the apples.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until apples are very soft when pierced with a knife.

Enjoy your vegan apple pie!

Tofu Scramble

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch spinach, rinsed

1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed and crumbled

1/2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Sautee tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms in olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low and add spinach, crumbled tofu, soy sauce and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper before serving.

Artichoke and Spinach Quiche

Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp olive oil

2 containers firm tofu, pressed

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp fresh basil, minced

1 10 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and patted dry

1 6 ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained

1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)

1 pre-made pie crust

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Sautee the onion and garlic in the olive oil.

Blend the tofu, soy sauce, salt, pepper and basil until smooth. Add the cheese, spinach and artichokes to the tofu mix and stir to combine.

Pour the mix into the pre-made pie crust. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until set. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired and enjoy!

Veggie Burgers

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup corn kernels

7 mushrooms, diced

3 scallions (green onions) diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp cumin

1 carrot, grated

1 small potato, grated

1/4 cup silken (soft) tofu

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup bread crumbs

Preparation:

In a blender or food processor, process tofu until creamy and set aside.

Sautee the corn, mushrooms, scallions and bell pepper in one tablespoon of oil for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for one more minute.

Remove from heat and add the carrot, potato, tofu, salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs until the mixture holds together. You may need a little bit more or less than a half a cup.

Shape the mixture into patties and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Heat remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and cook each patty until the veggie burgers are done, about 3 minutes on each side.

Spring Rolls

Ingredients:

1/2 container firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 head green cabbage, sliced thin

2 carrots, grated

1 cup cooked bean thread noodles or rice vermicelli

one bunch fresh mint leaves

spring roll wrappers

water

Preparation:

Slice the pressed tofu into thin strips. Heat the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil and ginger in a skillet and sautee the tofu for 5-7 minutes, just until lightly crisp.

In a large bowl, toss together the tofu with the cabbage, carrots and noodles.

Submerge spring roll wrappers in water until pliable one at a time.

Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the tofu and veggie mixture in wrappers. Place two or three mint leaves on top of the filling and wrap your spring rolls. Serve with a dipping sauce.

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Answer 7

I have many tofu recipes, maybe you can find some that suit your taste.

Check it out at my blog http://www.crystalbyblog.blogspot.com/

click on the tofu and tofuII label : )