Savory Vegan Tofu Recipes

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From back-to-school lunch boxes to tailgating parties, we all need some go-to savory tofu recipes for fall menus. For a lunch boxes and easy weeknight dinners, or if you’re new to tofu and want a simple starter recipe, bake up some Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips. They come with a side of Sweet Potato Fries.

In the mood for Italian? Pan-Seared Tofu with Apples and Champagne Vinaigrette makes a nice Mediterranean salad. Serve Spinach Tofu Calzones for your main course. 

Spice up your family’s Asian nights with Orange Ginger Tofu Triangles and Tofu Pad Thai Noodles. Grill a few pans of Garlic Chili Tofu Burgers for exciting gridiron weekends. When you start the menu with savory tofu entrees, everybody’s a winner.

Tofu Nutrition Facts

According to the USDA and Self Magazine, ½ cup (4 oz. or 126g) of firm tofu contains 88 calories, half of them from fat. Not to worry. There are only 5g of total fat and a mere 1g of that is saturated fat.

With zero cholesterol, zero trans fats, low carbs, low sodium, high calcium and high protein, tofu is practically a sin-free food. The only people who need to be concerned about their tofu intake are menopausal women. Some are soy-sensitive, some are not. Those who can handle soy will benefit from its natural hormone balancing properties, primarily brain function.

Do you like tofu Asian, Italian or American style?

NOTE: The calzone and pad thai recipes are not sugar free. Have your substitutes handy.

Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips (DF, GF, SF, K, V, VG) (Oh She Glows)

Garlic Chili Tofu Burger (DF, GF, SF, K, V, VG) (Chef in You)

Orange Ginger Tofu Triangles (DF, GF, SF, K, V, VG) (All Recipes)

Pan-Seared Tofu w Apples & Champagne Vinaigrette (DF, GF, SF, K, V, VG)(Herbivoracious)

Spinach Tofu Calzones (DF, GF, K, V, VG) (Savvy Vegetarian)

Tofu Pad Thai Noodles (DF, GF, K, V, VG) (Nitha’s Kitchen)

Dive into our Recipe Index for more vegan recipes.