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27 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes

From saucy stir-fry to a lightning-fast sheet pan dinner packed with colourful vegetables, there are a ton of ways to add tofu to the menu.
27 Of Our Best Tofu Recipes

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Twenty-four ways with tofu is just the tip of the soybean. Once you start using these recipes, your meatless meals will never be the same. Whether you're simply adding more plant-based protein to your meals during the week, or are contemplating bigger changes to your diet, our best tofu recipes will help get you started:

Spicy Crispy Tofu Noodle Bowl

Gochujang, the thick Korean chili paste that gives the spicy crispy tofu noodle bowl its piquant kick, is made from chili peppers, sticky rice and fermented soybeans. It adds a smoky, spicy depth of flavour to marinades, stews and soups. Thinned with a bit of rice vinegar and sugar, it also makes a pungent dipping sauce. Get the spicy crispy tofu noodle bowl recipe.

overhead shot of crispy tofu and edamame on soba noodles in white bowlsPhoto, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Sesame-Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad

Calling all noodle-lovers—this hearty salad is packed with crisp veggies, flavourful tofu and sautéed spinach. Get our sesame-ginger tofu soba noodle salad recipe here. 

Salad with soba noodles, tofu, carrots, cucumber in an orange bowl on an orange table.(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; nPhotography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

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Tofu and Quinoa Rainbow Chard Wraps

Fresh, crunchy, creamy—these wraps are a symphony of texture. Get this tofu and quinoa rainbow chard wraps recipe here. 

Multiple rainbow swiss chard wraps, with tofu and quinoa.(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Erik Putz; Food styling by Zeke Goodwin; Prop styling by Nicole Billark)

Bri Beaudoin’s Firecracker Tofu with Broccolini and Chili Garlic Oil

Some of my favourite food memories are of being at my Grandma Popo’s house. She’d pour sizzling hot oil over bowls of rice—the crackling sounds and intoxicating smell of oil, flavoured with whatever she was into that day, always worked its magic. This recipe uses the heat of the oven to steep the oil with plenty of garlic and red pepper flakes, while the tofu and broccolini bake alongside. Get Bri Beaudoin’s firecracker tofu with broccolini and chili garlic oil recipe here.

A tray of firecracker tofu with broccolini and chili garlic oilPhotography by Anguel Dimov; Published by Penguin Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.

Sheet Pan Tofu With Sesame And Roasted Vegetables

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this! A one-pan dish with ginger and garlic, plus chili sauce and heat, it’s an easy way to add a little plant-protein into your diet. Get our sheet pan tofu with sesame and roasted vegetables recipe.

Tofu with sesame and roasted red bell pepper, green beans and king oyster mushrooms on a plate.Photo, Erik Putz.

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Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers

Coconut, curry and peanut marinated tofu gets crisped up on the grill for an amazingly simple and flavourful meatless skewer. Serve with a fresh and Thai herb salad for a complete meal. Get our grilled satay tofu skewers recipe.

Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers With Peanut Dipping Sauce.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Korean Soft Tofu Stew

This hearty tofu stew (cooked in an Instant Pot) is sure to warm your belly. Get this Korean soft tofu stew recipe.

Instant Pot Stew: Bowl of Korean-style stew topped with egg next to grey napkin

Pork And Tofu Cakes

In this recipe we’ve blended tofu and pork together — not only is the result delicious, it’s the perfect way to ease into adding different ingredients (like tofu) to the menu. Get our pork and tofu cakes recipe.

Pork and tofu cakes on a plate with dipping sauce.Photo, Erik Putz.

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Tofu Kedgeree

Topped with crisp, smoked tofu and fresh parsley, it's all bright colours and flavours in this curried rice and cauliflower dish. Get our tofu kedgeree recipe.

Tofu kedgeree with rice, cauliflower, cilantro and raisins in a bowl.Photo, Erik Putz.

Crispy Tofu Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce

Stir fry recipes are a weeknight saviour. Fast, saucy and delicious, all you need are some vegetables, a basic sauce and a protein of your choice. This recipe is customizable to your mood (it works just as well if you swap in chicken!). Get our crispy tofu stir fry with peanut sauce recipe.

Crispy tofu stir fry with peanut sauce with noodle, shiitakes and green beans on a platter.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Vegan Baked Blueberry Cheesecake

This cheesecake uses soft tofu for a creamy and smooth filling. Get this vegan baked blueberry cheesecake recipe.

Lauren Toyota's vegan baked blueberry cheesecake

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Miso Couscous Tofu Bowl

Topped with creamy avocado and crisp carrots, this miso couscous tofu bowl is addictive! Try it tonight. Get our miso-couscous tofu bowl recipe.

Miso couscous tofu avocado and carrot on a plate.Photo, Sian Richards.

Gingery Tofu And Rice Noodle Soup

A cozy bowl of soup that’s the perfect antidote for chilly April showers. Get our gingery tofu and rice noodle soup recipe.

Gingery tofu and rice noodle soup with lime and basil in a bowl.Photo, Erik Putz.

Black Bean And Tofu Burgers

These burgers will satisfy any BBQ you have this summer (vegetarian or not). Get our black bean and tofu burgers recipe.

Black bean and tofu burgers on parchment.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Baked-Tofu Banh Mi Wraps

Banh-mi usually refers to the popular Vietnamese meat-filled sandwich. But fear not vegetarians: we’ve got tofu banh-mi wraps for you to try tonight. Get our baked-tofu banh-mi wraps recipe.

Baked-Tofu Banh Mi Wraps on a plate.Photo, Sian Richards.

Honey-Ginger Tofu And Vegetable Stir-Fry

The combination of honey and ginger makes a spicy-sweet addition to this classic tofu and vegetable stir-fry. Get our honey-ginger tofu and vetegable stir-fry recipe.

Honey-ginger tofu and vegetable noodle stir-fry in a bowl.Photo, Erik Putz.

Tofu Bites With Orange-Lime Ponzu Sauce

Kick your tofu up a notch with a homemade citrusy, sweet, sour and salty ponzu sauce. Get our tofu bites recipe.

Tofu bites with orange-lime ponzu sauce with carrot ribbons on a plate.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Faux Pho

Laden with golden tofu and satiny noodles, this richly spiced Vietnamese comfort soup brings all the goods: veggies, protein, and mouthwatering flavour. Get our faux pho recipe.

Faux pho with wide rice noodles, tofu and shiitake in a bowl.

Tofu Okonomiyaki

These giant savoury Japanese pancakes are a winning mash-up of leftovers. Get our tofu okonomiyaki recipe.

Tofu okonomiyaki in a pan.Photo, Erik Putz.

Tibetan Momo Dumplings

Everyone loves dumplings — and every culture has its signature take. Try one of our favourite global flavours with our Tibetan dumplings recipe. Get our tibetan momo dumplings recipe.

Tibetan momo dumplings on a plate and platter.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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One-Dish Asian Noodles

Tofu and broccoli sit on a sweet-soy bed of light vermicelli or glass noodles in this easy and healthy one-dish wonder. Get our one-dish Asian noodles recipe.

One-dish Asian noodles with tofu, vermicelli and vegetables on a plate.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Honey-Ginger Tofu

Packed with protein and including a generous helping of superfood on the side, this sautéed tofu with red quinoa and kale salad makes healthy look and taste good. Get our honey-ginger tofu recipe.

Honey-ginger tofu with quinoa and kale on a plate.Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Tofu Egg-Noodle Laksa Soup

Full of veggies, this rich coconut noodle soup also stars crisp tofu — making it a balanced weeknight meal and exotic comfort food. Get our tofu egg-noodle laksa soup recipe.

Tofu egg-noodle laksa soup in a pot.Photo, Erik Putz.

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Sesame-Ginger Tofu And Vegetables

This light but filling Asian dish is packed with fresh vegetables. Maple syrup adds a bit of sweet to enhance flavour. Get our sesame-ginger tofu and vegetables recipe.

Sesame-Ginger Tofu And Vegetables In A Bowl.Photo, John Cullen.

Golden-Tofu Soup

Thanks to a package of pre-cut stir-fry vegetables, there’s virtually no prep for this robust and creamy Thai soup. Get our golden tofu soup recipe.

Golden-tofu soup in a pot.Photo, Michael Graydon.

Kale Caesar Salad With Tofu Croutons

A creamy Caesar is heavy on calories and low on nutrition. Our version dresses superfoods kale and cherries in a tangy, creamy vinaigrette (shhh, it’s tofu!) that’s outrageously good. Baked tofu croutons add a fabulous 27 g of protein to each plate. Get our kale caesar salad with tofu croutons recipe.

Kale caesar salad with tofu croutons on a platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Coconut-Curry Tofu Pita-Pockets

The humble sandwich goes haute. Build a better sandwich with a few fresh ingredients and some creative upgrades. Get our coconut-curry tofu pita pockets recipe.

Coconut-curry tofu pita-pocketsPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Watch: How to make gingery tofu soup

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