Healthy Tofu Recipes and Cooking Tips

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TLT (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)

With pickles, oven fries and a tall glass of minty iced tea, even the most devoted bacon fan won't remember what's missing in this smoky, spicy renovation of the sandwich favorite.

» TLT (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)

Tofu Cutlets Marsala

In this dish, tofu "cutlets" are dredged and sauteed as you would a chicken breast or fish fillet. Try the technique using any of your favorite pan sauces.

» Tofu Cutlets Marsala

Lasagna Rolls

Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal.

» Lasagna Rolls

Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa

The crunchy-crisp tofu and our spicy-sweet salsa are inspired by that restaurant-chain classic, deep-fried coconut shrimp. Make it a meal: Stir fresh cilantro into basmati rice and serve alongside. Try sliced bananas drizzled with "lite" coconut milk for dessert.

» Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa

Stir-Fried Noodles with Green Tea

Perfect for a hot summer's night, baked tofu, bell peppers and scallions are stir-fried with udon noodles in this quick and easy dish.

» Stir-Fried Noodles with Green Tea


Embrace tofu's versatility—and health benefits—with these bold, delicious recipes.

Tofu is growing in popularity among vegetarians and meat-eaters alike—and for good reason. Tofu lends itself well to a variety of flavors and cooking techniques. Our recipe selections embrace tofu’s versatility with exotic and bold ingredients.

Tofu, a great source of soy protein, also boasts significant calcium and magnesium. Research shows that soy-based meals that also include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts can help fight hypertension, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and some cancers. With all the variety and health benefits tofu has to offer, try some of our delicious tofu recipes tonight!

Healthy Tofu Recipes

A simple slaw is given an Asian twist with bok choy, napa cabbage and a soy-wasabi...
In the South, black-eyed peas and greens are traditionally eaten on New Year's...
The crunchy-crisp tofu and our spicy-sweet salsa are inspired by that restaurant-...
This vegetarian nod to the classic curried chicken salad is perfect for spreading on...
Tofu boosts the protein in this Greek salad, making it substantial enough for a...
Mild-flavored tofu benefits from this intensely flavored lemon juice-and-garlic-...
Tofu and lots of fresh vegetables are stir-fried in just a bit of oil in this...
Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal.
Perfect for a hot summer's night, baked tofu, bell peppers and scallions are...
We took the tangy fresh flavors of tabbouleh and paired them with smoky tofu and...
Red Thai curry paste, which flavors this dish, is a convenient blend of chile...
Also known as palak paneer, saag paneer is an Indian classic composed mostly of...
If you've never had roasted tofu before, here's a great way to start. Toss...
Elegant and full of sophisticated Asian flavors—tofu doesn't get any better...
This quick and healthy dinner pairs creamy tofu and crispy snap peas with a tahini-...
Instead of having a greasy, battered coating, the tofu “steaks” in our revamped...
Cooking crumbled firm tofu in a skillet approximates the fluffy texture of scrambled...
Pantry ingredients and basic spices transform a package of tofu into a quick, simple...
Warm up a winter evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal. The tofu...
This Chinese-restaurant standard is a simple dish to prepare at home. If you like,...
With pickles, oven fries and a tall glass of minty iced tea, even the most devoted...
In this dish, tofu "cutlets" are dredged and sauteed as you would a...
In this dish, tofu slices are dredged and sauteed as you would with a chicken breast...
Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a...
Creamy Thai curry sauce gives tofu a spicy, satisfying kick. You can adjust the...

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