Want to take the leap into incorporating tofu into your diet? Try some of these tofu recipes for beginners to learn how to make some tasty dishes using this great source of protein.
Tofu, A.K.A. bean curd, is a food made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. The resulting blocks can soft, firm, or extra firm. Its got a subtle flavor and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish being made. Usually, tofu is something that people either love or hate. I was on team hate for quite some time. That is, until I started dating my husband a decade ago. We had just started dating when he offered to make me Pad Thai. When I got to his house I realized he was making it with tofu (say what?!). Since I didn't want to disappoint him, I sheepishly ate my meal. To my complete surprise, I liked it! I quickly made the jump to team tofu and the rest is history.
If you're looking to make the leap into incorporating tofu into your diet, I've rounded up some tofu recipes for beginners that I think you'll love.
Tofu recipes for beginners
Little Spice Jar - Black Pepper Tofu Stir fry
Blissful Basil - 5 Ingredient Chile Garlic Tofu
Dinner at the Zoo - Buddha's Delight
New Blooming - Tofu French Toast
Climbing Grier Mountain - Barbecue Tofu Sliders
The Cozy Apron - Thai Style Crispy and Veggies Over Noodles
Elephantastic Vegan - Vegan Goulash with Smoked Tofu and Potatoes
Turning the Clock Back - Tofu Crab Cakes
Atlanta's Frugal Mom - Chipotle Tofu Burritos
Premeditated Leftovers - Cajun Tofu Pasta Skillet
The Soccer Mom Blog - Mapo Tofu
Emilie Eats - Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
Seasonly Creations - Tofu Parmesan
Fit Mitten Kitchen - Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls
Chef de Home - Vegan Tofu Scramble with Kale Fried Rice
Happy Healing - Tofu Popcorn Chickn
Lazy Cat Kitchen - Peanut and Tofu Rice Paper Rolls
Food Pleasure and Health - Tofu Tikka Masala
Pickled Plum - Sweet and Sour Tofu
Cocoon Cooks - Chickpea and Tofu Curry
Amber Ludwig says
Yummo!! I love tofu but am always so overwhelmed when it comes to making it for my family!! They are pretty picky lol!! I will have to give some of these a whirl!!
Mia says
I like tofu dishes when I have had them in restaurants but never quite know what to do with it at home so this will be helpful to find some good recipes.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I am definitely a tofu beginner. Thank you for these recipes. I will see what I can do with them 🙂
Lisa Weeks says
All of these sound so delicious. You gave me so many dinner ideas!
ellen beck says
I have no clue what to do with tofu. I have eaten it once or twice, but my family looks at tofu like it is alien. I think this would be interesting,
Rosie says
I love tofu, and this post reminds me I haven't had it in ages. So many good ideas, I must try some!
rochelle haynes says
Never had this looks ok love to give something new a try
Sandra Watts says
Some of these look pretty good. We don't really eat tofu though.
Linda C. says
Yum I love tofu and am always trying to find ways to sneak in into recipes so I can get my husband to eat it.
G K says
I have to admit, I only eat tofu in Hot & Sour soup. These are some great recipes to broaden my horizon though.