Name: Vegan Tofu Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tofu block; as per individual ingredients

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Here is a list of the best tofu recipes that are completely vegan and plant-based. These vegan tofu recipes are not only easy and quick but every dish is worth giving a try.

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Tofu is a rich source of plant-based protein. This is made from soy milk. So, tofu is soy protein. You can easily make it at home by coagulating/ curdling the soy milk and then pressed into a block, similar to how we make cottage cheese or other cheese-making processes. If you are looking for high-protein vegan recipes, try these vegan tofu recipes.

Check out my vegan brunch recipes here if you want some brunch ideas.

How to cook tofu?

Preparing tofu

Tofu is available in different forms: silken, soft, firm, and extra-firm. Silken tofu is the softest, and it is used primarily in smoothies and dips. Most recipes call for firm or extra-firm tofu since they can hold the best flavors.

Tofu blocks contain a lot of water in them. So, the first step in cooking tofu is pressing the tofu block to remove most water. This will create much space for the marination and spices they are cooked into. Hence, this step is the most important one when pressing the tofu. For this, you can also use a tofu press, which is readily available online.

How to press the tofu?

To press the tofu, you can easily use any tofu press available in the market or online on Amazon. However, if you don't have a tofu press, you can also easily press it using a kitchen towel and chopping board.

To press tofu, follow these steps -

- First, cut the block into halves through the thickness of the original block.

- Then, wrap the block with a kitchen towel or paper napkin.

- Above that, place a heavy wooden chopping board or any heavy pan to put pressure on.

- Leave it aside for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the extra water is released into the plate.

How to Cook Tofu?

You can cook tofu in many ways. You can make it crispy (crispy tofu) or keep it soft (tofu scramble). Tofu is very easy to make or add to any dish. It is basically a versatile plant protein, I must say. You can make it as curry, saute it, and bake it to crispy, microwave it, or air fry it for oil-free tofu.

In cooking tofu, the real flavor comes from the sauces and marination we use. Since tofu has a bland taste and easily absorbs the spices it cooks, cooking tofu-based food is not difficult.

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Best Vegan Tofu Recipes

Here is a collection of some of the best tofu recipes that are completely vegan and delicious.

Pan-fried Crispy Tofu

This is an easier way to make crispy tofu, and it takes less than 15 minutes to cook. Add to your salads, buddha bowls, burrito bowls, tacos, or add to the curry. This is too good for sides or entrees, too. It's one of the easiest vegan tofu recipes.

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Air fryer tofu or tofu nuggets are perfect appetizers. These are great substitutes for chicken nuggets in the vegan diet. This gives a chicken-like texture when cooked perfectly. Even an omnivore will love these nuggets. Check out my vegan chicken nugget recipe here.

Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry

Tofu and broccoli stir fry in garlic sauce – one of the easiest and most delicious dishes with a delightful Asian flavor. And thanks to the flavorful garlic stir-fry sauce.

Quinoa Tofu Salad

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad is one of the healthiest foods. It is filling and nutritious. Make this quinoa salad with roasted veggies of your choice and drizzle some quick tahini dressing.

Tofu Tacos

These tofu tacos are easy, quick, and delicious homemade tacos loaded with crispy tofu bites. Top it with your favorite toppings and sauce, and enjoy the yummy tacos.

Tofu Fajitas

Spicy tofu fajitas are great for a quick vegan meal. They are deliciously flavorful and hardly take 30 minutes to prepare. This plant-based recipe is has lots of healthy vegetables and protein-rich tofu.

Black Pepper Tofu

Another easy yet yummy tofu cooked in a flavourful sauce with a predominant flavor of black peppers. These are too delicious and give a kick of heat from black pepper. You can also consider adding Sichuan pepper to the tofu here.

More Vegan Tofu Recipes

Baked Vegan Cheesecake

Baked vegan cheesecake with a creamy filling and juicy berries. The recipe includes options for gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and coconut-free!

Teriyaki Tofu Jenga

You can have gluten-free, vegan teriyaki tofu stacked in a Jenga style for parties or potlucks in under an hour.

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Tofu

Lemongrass Chili Tofu is a popular vegan dish in Vietnam. Here, the tofu is marinated with a lot of minced lemongrass and bird’s eye chili before being fried until golden, crispy, and fragrant.

Vegan Cheese Sauce

This is the easiest vegan cheese sauce! Blend it and warm it gently. It’s nut-free, gluten-free, high in protein, and low in fat.

Tofu Tacos - Vegan Tofu Recipes

Tofu makes the best vegan taco meat! These tofu tacos are flavorful with spices and flavor, and they have tender crumbled tofu and your favorite taco toppings. The best part: they're a cinch to make!

Tofu Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos, filled with veggies and tofu scrambles, are easy to make and can be frozen and warmed up on busy mornings.

Spicy Tofu Stir-fry

A homemade " better than takeout" recipe comes together in no time. This Spicy Tofu Stir Fry is super simple and healthy!

Tofu Sesame Toast

Tofu sesame toasts are simple to prepare and delicious. This is a must-try recipe, inspired by the classic Chinese appetizer, prawn toast.

Tofu Spinach with Peanut Sauce

This Tofu with Peanut Sauce is a quick and easy meal that is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium. It perfectly pairs up with a side of rice or quinoa.

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Buttery Lemon Tofu

This golden and delicious Buttery Lemon Tofu can be flavored with anything you like or have at hand. Some hot chilies, capers, olives, or anything you want!

Pumpkin Tofu Curry - Vegan Tofu Recipes

Pumpkin tofu curry is a delightful vegan dish that combines Thai flavors with a creamy coconut sauce for a wonderful meatless meal. This hearty pumpkin curry is full of nutrition and tastes so much better than takeout!