The 5 Tofu Recipes That Will Make You Forget About Meat

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, toss the pressed tofu cubes with soy sauce.
2. Sprinkle with cornstarch and garlic powder, and toss again to coat evenly.
3. Arrange in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (for color)
• 1/4 tsp black salt (kala namak, for 'eggy' flavor) - optional
• 1 handful of spinach or diced veggies

Instructions:

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
2. Add crumbled tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
3. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt. Stir to combine.
4. Add your veggies and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas)
• Sauce: 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp sriracha

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown.
3. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Pour the peanut sauce over everything and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into triangles or rectangles
• Glaze: 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions:

1. Pan-sear the tofu slices in a skillet with a little oil until golden on both sides.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients.
3. Pour the glaze over the tofu in the skillet. Let it simmer and bubble for 3-5 minutes, flipping the tofu occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the tofu.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients:

• 1 block (14oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
• 1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed
• 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion until soft.
2. Add the crumbled tofu and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it up like ground meat.
3. Stir in the chili powder and cook for another minute.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld.