Tofu
Silken Tofu Isn't Just a Protein—It's a Sauce
When blended with fresh herbs, or something tart or spicy, shelf-stable silken tofu becomes a creamy base for almost any kind of sauce (or dressing, or dip).
Creamy Ginger Dressing
Silken tofu is the base of this dressing, creating a punchy sauce that's creamy and silky. Bryant Terry uses it to dress a hearty grain salad with celery, persimmons, and chopped nuts—but you can also drizzle it over grilled vegetables, or use it as a dip for crudités.
In This House, We Stan House Foods Mapo Tofu
You know the old adage: Teach a man to fish, and he can eat for a day. Teach a man which instant mapo tofu package is the best, and he can eat for a lifetime.
The Best Tofu Brands According to Chefs
Plus, how to use tofu, whether you like it silken, soft, or extra firm.
Chile and Ginger–Fried Tofu Salad With Kale
In this spicy salad, cubes of fried tofu act like tender-bellied croutons amid the leaves of baby kale, only with much more protein and spunk than the usual toasted bread.
Jerk Tofu Wrapped in Collard Leaves
This recipe from Bryant Terry highlights the earthy taste and the toothsome texture of collards, and offsets the greens with tofu that’s been soaked in a Jamaican-inspired marinade.
71 Hearty and Satisfying Vegetarian Main Dish Recipes
These flavor-packed meat-free meals are sure to satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike.
Crispy Tofu Balls
This recipe is a game-changer for people who think they don't like tofu. To get the right balance between moisture and texture, we provide three techniques for removing excess liquid.
Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze
Our simple technique of draining before frying makes the tofu extra-crispy, and perfect for absorbing the salty-sweet flavors of maple syrup, soy sauce, and fresh ginger.
Silken Tofu With Soy-Sauced Tomatoes
This is a quick summer dish that capitalizes on juicy tomatoes and requires the stove to be turned on for just a few minutes.
Kimchi Soup With Tofu and Clams
Two flavor powerhouses—bright, spicy kimchi and savory, briny clams—create a soup fast enough to make on even the most hectic weeknight.
This Coconut-Braised Cabbage Is the Perfect December Meal
The secret to a quick, deeply flavorful dinner: put your lemongrass in the blender.
Coconut Cabbage and Tofu With Lemongrass and Ginger
For this vegetarian dinner, we roast thick wedges of cabbage, carrots, and tofu in a spiced coconut milk sauce until they're wonderfully softened and caramelized.
Rice Noodles and Tofu in Peanut Sauce
With a sweet and tangy sauce, these rice noodles are a fast and fabulous dinner for any night of the week.
Tofu and Summer Vegetable Curry
When you have more eggplant and squash than you know what to do with, turn to this quick curry.
Cold Soba Noodles With Miso and Smoked Tofu
It's worth seeking out smoked or baked tofu for this dish—its chewy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect partner for nutty soba noodles.
Kimchi and Miso Noodle Soup
Kimchi is an incredibly flavorful ingredient to use in stews, dressings, and wraps and sandwiches. The amount you use is dependent on how strong it is. Use you tastebuds as a guide, adding more if you need.
Oven-Roasted Tofu Is the Vegetarian Main We've Been Waiting For
Instead of sautéing neat squares of tofu, try tearing it into rough, craggy pieces and roasting until browned and crispy.
Shawarma-Spiced Tofu Pita Wraps
Tearing tofu into craggy pieces and then roasting with a heap of spices until the edges turn crisp is the key to these intensely flavorful sandwiches.
Silky Peanut Butter Dressing
Adding silken tofu to the base of this dressing both enriches it with a little added protein and lends it a satiny texture. You can adjust the amount of water added to create something thicker and dippable for crudités or thinner and drizzly for tossing into salads.