These Are Our Best Tofu Recipes + Tips To Save On Meals!

Tofu is an incredibly easy ingredient to work with. From Chinese to Filipino classics, to recipes using it as a meat substitute or a healthy snack, it's easy-to-prepare! The best part when you use tofu? Apart from being a healthy protein source of course, tofu is incredibly affordable! 

 

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Mapo Tofu

This dish is satisfying with a bowl of hot rice! Silky, flavorful and filling, it's good to know that Chinese restaurants aren't the only ones who can make it.

 

 

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Chinese Stuffed Tofu

Using firm tofu, you get a little surprise of texture and flavors inside!

 

 

 

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Stir-fried Tofu

Stir-fry is such an incredibly fast, simple, and delicious type of dish to make. There are tons of ways to use tofu in your stir-fried recipes. The secret to quick and awesome tofu stir-fry? Marinades! Unlike your typical protein of choice like beef or chicken, tofu doesn't have its own strong flavor. That can actually be a good thing! This makes tofu perfect for marinating as it's a blank canvas for your flavor of choice. 

 

 

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Tofu Burger

Tofu captures the different textures of a good patty. The right combination of spices will also help mimic the taste of beef.

 

 

 

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Tofu Sisig

Crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside-both fried pork and fried tofu share these qualities which make it such an appropriate substitute. This dish is flavorful with none of the guilt.

 

 

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Buffalo-style Crispy Tofu

Buffalo wings with its crispy skin, tender meat and rich sauce always tastes like a dream you never want to end. Make it ith tofu so you can allow yourself some more without additional calories!

 

 

 

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Tofu Steak

This Japanese classic pleases everyone; no matter how they feel about going meatless.

 

 

Can't get enough of tofu? Still need to learn more about tofu? We have more articles for you to read up on. 

 

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