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Tofu Basics

Tofu is often misunderstood, but once you get it, it becomes one of the easiest and most reliable protein staples. This section covers everything-how to press, cut, cook, and freeze tofu, the different types, how it fits into a healthy diet, and a few basic recipes to get started.

Tofu Prep

  • How to freeze tofu, frozen without the packet.
    Can You Freeze Tofu? How Freezing Changes Texture
  • How to press tofu cut in three ways on a cutting board.
    How to Press Tofu (And When You Don't Need To)
  • Crispy previously frozen tofu in a white bowl with chipotle sauce.
    How To Cook Frozen Tofu (Crispy, Flavorful & Easy to Season)
  • How to Cook Tofu: Healthy baked tofu cubes with sauce, whole grain noodles, and bok choy in a bow with chopsticks.
    How to Cook Tofu: 5 Best Methods for Flavorful Tofu

Basic Tofu Recipes

  • Tofu cream nondairy creamer in a white bowl.
    Tofu Cream (Vegan Cream Sauce Base)
  • Tofu crumbles cooked in a white saucepan with a wooden spoon.
    Tofu Crumbles (Oven, Air-Fryer, and Stovetop Methods)
  • Vegan deli meat on an open face sandwich.
    Vegan Deli Meat (High-Protein)
  • Grated tofu baked until crispy on a white baking sheet.
    Grated Tofu (Easy, High-Protein)
  • Crispy tofu cubes garnished with sesame seeds, white rice, shelled edamame, broccoli florets, and shishito peppers in a white bowl with bamboo chopsticks.
    Crispy Tofu Recipe
  • Pan-fried tofu crumbles in a bowl and sprinkled on a cabbage stir fry.
    Quick One-Pan Crispy Tofu Crumbles (7 Ingredients)
  • Tofu waffles on a white plate.
    Tofu Waffles (Crispy, Savory, High-Protein)
  • Tofu mousse (chocolate) topped with hemp hearts in two glass jars with spoons.
    Tofu Mousse (Chocolatey, High-Protein)

Tofu & Health

  • Tofu, tempeh, soy milk, edamame, miso, soy isolate, natto, and soy beans.
    Is Tofu Healthy? The Truth About Soy!
  • Vegan protein sources showing tofu, nuts, beans, seeds, and mushrooms.
    Protein
  • Raw vegetables in a bowl, flaxseeds, bok choy, green leafy vegetables in a basket, chia puddling, chia seeds, tempeh, tofu, soymilk, tomato, mixed nuts, walnuts, and blueberries.
    Menopause Diet: How Food Choices Impact Symptoms
  • Best proteins for vegans image with tofu, edamame, soy beans, nuts and seeds, kidney beans, pumpkin seeds, beans, soy milk, and tempeh.
    Best Proteins for Vegans with Recipes

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    High-Protein Breakfasts

    • Baked red lentil protein pancakes with toppings in four meal prep glass containers.
      Sheet Pan Red Lentil Protein Pancakes
    • Strawberry chia pudding in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.
      Strawberry Chia Pudding (High-Protein)
    • High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding in a glass bowl with a spoon.
      High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding with Yogurt
    • High-protein apple cinnamon chia seed oatmeal in a bowl with a spoon and sliced apples on top with a drizzle of date syrup.
      Protein Chia Seed Oatmeal (Apple-Cinnamon)
    • Savory protein porridge with oats and red lentils in a white bowl on a wooden board.
      Savory Protein Porridge
    • Breakfast Lentils Vegan Porridge in a meal prep container with a spoon.
      Breakfast Lentils Vegan Porridge (High-Protein)

    Longevity Soups & Stews

    • Miso soup with noodles, mushrooms, tofu, nori seaweed, and green onion.
      Best Miso Noodle Soup
    • Vegan red bean and rice in a white bowl with chopped cilantro.
      Vegan Red Beans and Rice Recipe
    • Tempeh, lentils, potatoes, and carrots in a tomato broth stew served with brown rice.
      'Tempeh That Tastes Good' Vegan Protein Stew Recipe
    • Vegan tofu chili in a white bowl.
      Tofu Chili (High-Protein)
    • Cooked quinoa with lentils, corn, diced tomatoes, celery, red onions, and carrots in a white bowl. Topped with vegan sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
      High-Protein Quinoa & Lentils Without Oil
    • Orange colored vegetable soup with white beans, quinoa, celery, carrots, zucchini, kale, and diced tomatoes in a white bowl.
      White Bean Soup with Quinoa

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