48 tofu main dish recipes

Indian-spiced tofu paneer simmered in a garam masala tomato sauce with green peas. Includes a recipe for homemade garam masala. Serve over brown rice with chutney for a vegan feast.

Japanese tofu and shrimp donburi rice bowl with scrambled eggs, shredded carrots, and scallions in a soy-sweet sauce. Fifteen minutes from stove to table. Quick, filling, and full of umami.

Garbanzo bean pizza with a gluten-free chickpea puree crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Italian herbs. High-protein, grain-free, and surprisingly crispy.

Tofu and broccoli stir-fry in a gingery sherry-soy sauce with crunchy bean sprouts, served over rice. A fast, vegan weeknight dinner that comes together in one wok, gluten-free with tamari.

Indonesian salad with pan-fried tofu, boiled potatoes, steamed spinach and cabbage, and fresh bean sprouts, topped with a blended spicy peanut dressing. Vegetarian, ready in 30 minutes.

Chinese-style tofu stir-fry in a savory miso, tahini, soy sauce, and honey bean sauce with mushrooms, red peppers, and ginger. A quick vegetarian wok dinner served over rice.

Quick Asian stir-fry of cabbage with crumbled tofu and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. Vegan, low-carb, and on the table in under an hour.

Hearty vegan pot pie with potatoes, broccoli, tofu, and soy sausage seasoned with cinnamon and allspice in a whole-wheat crust. Glazed with barley malt for a golden shine.

If you haven't tried tofu, then now is your chance with this succulent dish you are bound to love!

Vegan Mediterranean lasagna layers eggplant, tofu ricotta, and a hearty mashed kidney bean tomato sauce between noodles. A dairy-free, protein-packed plant-based lasagna with no meat or cheese.

Layered corn tortillas baked with Monterey Jack, poblano peppers, and a creamy egg-buttermilk custard. A Mexican-inspired casserole that feeds 6 in about an hour.

Creamy peanut sauce for pasta made with peanut butter, tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange juice. Blends up in one minute flat for a rich, tangy vegetarian noodle dish.

Low-fat Mexican casserole layered with corn tortillas, mashed tofu, green chiles, salsa, tomatoes, and a tangy yogurt topping. Vegan-friendly with a bean swap and naturally dairy-light.

A vegan broccoli quiche with a silky tofu filling in a wholesome oat and whole wheat crust. Egg-free, dairy-free, and packed with vegetables for a plant-based brunch or light dinner.

A Pad Thai-style stir fry with rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, eggs, and bean sprouts in a tangy fish sauce and lime glaze, loaded with crushed peanuts. Spicy, sour, and deeply savory.

Love this salad. We jut had some leftover wild rice, and we didn't have sweet bell pepper, so used the picked hot cherry pepper instead, also added some sliced celery and smoked tofu. It came out delicious. A very good side dish or can be a wholesome and tasty main dish as well.