Tofu has become a staple in plant-based diets worldwide, celebrated for its ability to absorb flavours and adapt to various culinary techniques, as well as being a great way of boosting your protein intake when cooking plant-based recipes.
Tofu is often met with some scepticism, thought of as a little flavourless or difficult to cook with, but it's is actually incredibly versatile, whether it be pan-fried, oven baked, or incorporated into a silky sauce.
From lunches and curries to pastas and salads, our picks for the best plant-based tofu recipes show you that with a little creativity, tofu is an ingredient you can use time and time again.
Looking for a recipe to make for friends? This is it. These chipotle tacos are deliciously creamy, spicy, and packed with flavour. They’re guaranteed to be a huge hit. Plus, they’re actually very easy to make. You slowly roast the tofu and mushrooms with shallots and chipotle until crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, before piling the mix into hot tacos with fresh avocado, creamy coriander slaw and lime juice.
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Fragrant green curry paste is used as the base to this fantastic veggie-packed curry recipe. Ready in just over half an hour, it’s quick enough for a midweek dinner, but also great for a weekend curry night.
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This is one of my favourite recipes; I love its simplicity and the mix of flavours. The yoghurt with fresh mint is light and creamy, while the pan-fried harissa tofu adds real depth and spice. Adding a squeeze of lemon brings it all together.
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Get ahead by prepping this spiced traybake at the start of the week and it will be yours to enjoy for days. Serve as a sandwich filling, tossed through salad or pile high on a baked jacket potato.
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This is the perfect batch cooking recipe. Easy to make, packed with nutrition and very versatile. It’s great with pasta, quinoa, jacket potatoes or rice; and it’s equally popular with adults and kids alike.
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This dish has got everything going for it. Tangy, punchy flavours from the kimchi & tamari, plenty of crunchy veggies, plenty of protein to fill you up. As well as being a great source of protein, the silken tofu crumbles up to give you an egg-fried rice type texture.
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This tastes so good and couldn’t be easier to put together. It’s one of those recipes you’ll come back to time and time again, and is ideal for when you’re staring into the cupboard for inspiration.
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Super-charged with flavour and nutrition, this dish makes an easy midweek meal for two that’ll make you feel pretty good about yourself. Packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats it’s easy to put together and then let the oven do all the work. Great hot or cold for lunch the next day.
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Whenever I’m feeling a bit run down or coldy, I make these bowls. They’re so cosy, comforting, really nourishing and absolutely delicious. You want to serve them with lots of lime so that they’re nice and zesty, and be generous with the miso for that rich umami flavour.
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Friends coming round for dinner? Wondering what to cook? The beauty of this dish is that it looks great on the table, it’s creamy & indulgent, but it’s packed with healthy fibre & protein. You can also prep ahead, by making the tomato sauce the day before and the pasta filling an hour before baking. Perfect!
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This fresh, vibrant Greek-inspired salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect midweek meal. The tofu adds a hit of protein, while the mix of veg adds brilliant flavour, with a lovely saltiness from the olives. Orzo keeps well too, so the leftovers serve as a great on-the-go lunch the next day.
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This hearty, nourishing bake is crammed full of juicy vegetables, layered with pasta and our incredible ‘I can’t believe it’s not cheese’ cashew and tofu ricotta. Any leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
View RecipeTreat family and friends to these tasty tacos, featuring a coriander version of our brilliantly versatile magic dressing. Filled with mushrooms, lightly spiced with smoked paprika, and fresh tomato salsa, this speedy sharing dish is on the table in 30 minutes.
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Try this colourful salad with crunchy raw vegetables, topped with a creamy peanut dressing, roasted peanuts and punchy pickled chilli. Full of incredible textures, bold flavours and minimal fuss, it makes for an easy lunch or supper.
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These skewers will steal the show at summer BBQs. Bursting with flavour from to the harissa and lemon juice marinade, they're delicious served with a drizzle of sauce over the top. We love to enjoy them with a spread of summer salads and dips.
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Make this indulgent pasta using a handful of store cupboard ingredients — it’s so good, it’s sure to become a midweek staple.
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This vibrant pasta salad looks and tastes like sunshine on a plate. The creamy tofu-based sauce is made with turmeric, lemon and mustard; then tossed with pasta, yellow peppers and sweetcorn — full of flavour and ready in 20 minutes. Bellissimo!
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This Japanese-inspired tofu Katsu curry features golden, crispy tofu and a rich curry sauce. Your new curry night favourite, serve this flavour-packed dish with rice and pickled cucumber.
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