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Tofu Breakfast Burritos
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Tofu and scrambled eggs share a similar texture, so if you’re not really into tofu, or you think meat has to be part of every meal, you can almost sneak the tofu into the burrito without even realizing it. And before you know it, you have a really great vegetarian breakfast burrito.
What Is Tofu? Plus, So Much More Info We Can’t Fit in This Headline
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How to buy it, how to cook it, and when to press it (plus what to do when you absolutely don’t have time for that).
Spicy Tofu Scramble With Tomato and Ginger
Quick
Recipes
It’s buttery, saucy, and just spicy enough to smack you awake in the morning
Tofu and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Quick
Recipes
Faster than delivery, and about 10x more delicious.
Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets
Quick
Recipes
These simple vegan nuggets taste just like the dino-shaped ones in the freezer aisle.
Microwaved Tofu With Butter and Soy Sauce
Quick
Recipes
This custardy and comforting tofu comes together in minutes, all thanks to your microwave. Serve with rice or bread for an easy meal.
Crispy Tofu with Coconut Quinoa and Broccolini
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Crispy, craggy, and thoroughly coated in an addictive, peanut-y sauce, this tofu is so good that even the most stubborn carnivores won’t complain.
Caramelized Tofu With Soy-Braised Eggplant
Quick
Recipes
Crisp, almost crunchy, tofu owes its caramelized exterior to one secret ingredient (*whispers* It’s sugar!).
Crispy Tofu With Peanut Sauce
Quick
Recipes
Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu is a dream atop rice.
Tofu With Rice and Miso-Maple Dressing
Vegan
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Crispy tofu cubes get tossed in a sweet and savory glaze that hits all the umami notes.
Spicy Tofu Crumbles
Vegan
Recipes
Try this versatile protein-packed side/condiment/snack tossed into stir-fries, as a burrito filling, or folded into sautéed greens.
Ginger-Scallion Tofu Scramble With Spinach and Chili Oil
Easy
Recipes
Spicy, creamy silken tofu with all of the crunchy toppings your heart desires.
Saucy Tofu Noodles With Cucumbers and Chili Crisp
Quick
Recipes
Get your Hulk on while squeezing out every bit of water from the tofu—it’s critical to achieving the crisp crumbles that make the sauce’s texture so satisfying.
Soy and Scallion Tofu Bowl
Quick
Recipes
Grate your tofu on a box-grater (it works!) and the rest of this satisfying lunch bowl is only minutes away.
Tofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato Sauce
Quick
Recipes
We paired these easy tofu meatballs with a simple, summery tomato sauce that cooks as they bake, but you can flavor them any way you like.
Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze
Vegan
Recipes
Whenever you’re cooking tofu, here’s one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it), is the key to the crispiest cubes.
Bulgogi Tofu Burgers
Recipes
These vegetarian burgers will steal the show at any cookout thanks to a blender marinade inspired by the Korean BBQ favorite.
Spicy Braised Tofu
Quick
Recipes
You’ll find a version of this quicker-than-quick dish on many Korean tables as a banchan, or small plate. But with rice and a side of greens, it’s dinner exactly when you need it: right now.
Spicy Tofu with Pickled Shiitake Mushrooms
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How to prevent tofu from being bland? Toss it in a robust, spicy, salty, and deeply seasoned marinade.
Tofu Sloppy Joes
Quick
Recipes
Sloppy Joes made of...tofu! This would also make a killer taco filling.
Tofu and Green Pea Curry
Vegan
Recipes
A heavily spiced sauce and pops of green peas makes bland tofu a distant memory. Easy to veganize (just skip the butter), this curry is an excellent make-ahead meal.
Tofu Summer Rolls
Easy
Recipes
Imminently adaptable and riffable: Use any leftover protein or shred a rotisserie chicken in place of the tofu, and use whatever crunchy vegetables you’ve got in the produce drawer.
Curried Tofu Wraps
Quick
Recipes
If the cooked tofu isn’t as hot as you’d hoped, amp it up by tucking a slice or two of Fresno chile into your wrap.
Coconut Tofu Stir-Fry
Vegan
Recipes
Crispy, bite-sized green beans and coconutty tofu are a match made in heaven in this quick weeknight meal.