Recipes That Are Unexpectedly Made With Tofu

Foods like meatballs, sloppy joes and tiramisu are not what we typically think of when we think vegetarian and vegan eats, but with a little imagination and inspiration, tofu can play a leading role in turning meat or dairy-based recipes into your new favorite #meatlessmonday and dairy-free picks. This month, we're sharing some of the most mouth-watering and delish recipes you'd never guess are made with tofu.

 

Starting your day off right, these Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Tacos from Ambitious Kitchen are made with delicious spices, fresh tomatoes, avocado and a little hot sauce to kick up the heat. We promise you won't even miss the eggs in this one – the tofu is scrambled to taste just as soft and fluffy. These tacos have over 9 grams of plant-protein per serving to help you power through your day, and are perfect for making ahead and then reheating to take on-the-go.

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Another surprising classic that can be made with tofu – meatballs! These 5 Ingredient Vegan Vegetarian Meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or to add to a larger meal. You can whip these up in no time with a food processor using silken tofu, seasoned breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and extra virgin olive oil. Recipe author Sweet Phi recommends serving these with some marinara or BBQ sauce.

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Family dinner just got a lot easier with this "ready-in-30-minutes" recipe. These Sloppy Joes are 100% vegan (and kid!) friendly, packed with Nasoya Organic Firm Tofu for substance and sure to fill up even the hungriest eaters! Serve these with fresh or steamed veggies on the side for a complete meal.

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Tofu for dessert? Oh, yes we did! This decadent Chocolate Strawberry Tiramisu from Chef Chloe Coscarelli is made with Nasoya Silken Tofu, homemade vanilla cake, chocolate cream and an espresso drizzle. The sliced strawberries give this dessert a beautiful color and fresh taste.

 

 

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