Editors’ Collection

Our Best Tofu Recipes

Mapo tofu, baked tofu, crispy tofu and more of our most delicious tofu recipes. To get vegetarian recipes like these delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff.

Recipes

Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
1735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,735
15 to 45 minutes
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Vegetable Tofu Curry
Genevieve Ko
1435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,435
20 minutes
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Black Pepper Stir-Fried Tofu and Asparagus
Kay Chun
1545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,545
20 minutes
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Green Curry Glazed Tofu
Ali Slagle
3722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,722
25 minutes
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Silken Tofu With Crunchy Lettuce and Fried Shallots
Ali Slagle
352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
352
20 minutes
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Easy
Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise
Yewande Komolafe
1990 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,990
30 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu and Sweet Potatoes
Melissa Clark
3160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,160
1 hour
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Folami’s BBQ Tofu
Nicole Taylor, Folami Prescott-Adams
1023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,023
30 minutes, plus drying
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Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu)
Sarah Copeland
6276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,276
40 minutes
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Tacos With Spicy Tofu, Tomatoes and Chard
Martha Rose Shulman
290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
290
About 45 minutes
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Superiority Burger’s Crispy Fried Tofu Sandwich
Alexa Weibel, Brooks Headley
4806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,806
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Creamy Vegan Tofu Noodles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,117
20 minutes
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Vegan Mapo Tofu
David Tanis, DAVID TANIS
3480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,480
30 minutes
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Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp
Sam Sifton
6109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,109
30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
Yewande Komolafe
9580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,580
30 minutes
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Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame
David Tanis
228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
228
20 minutes
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Easy
Saag Tofu (Tofu With Spinach, Ginger, Coriander and Turmeric)
Martha Rose Shulman
2637 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,637
About 30 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Tantanmen With Pan-Fried Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,198
45 minutes
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Salt and Pepper Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,108
30 minutes
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Mapo Tofu Spaghetti
Andrea Nguyen
541 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
541
40 minutes
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Mapo Tofu Nachos
Andrea Nguyen
369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
369
40 minutes
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Sweet and Spicy Tofu With Soba Noodles
Sarah Copeland
5905 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,905
30 minutes
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Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Tofu and Squash
Melissa Clark
1782 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,782
1 hour
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Spring Tofu Soup
Alison Roman
2160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,160
20 minutes
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Sook Mei Faan (Cantonese Creamed Corn With Tofu and Rice)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1087 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,087
25 minutes
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Dumplings With Chile Crisp
Genevieve Ko
1364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,364
1 hour
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Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant and Tofu
Martha Rose Shulman
469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
469
45 minutes
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Healthy
General Tso’s Tofu Sub
Elaine Louie, Tyler Kord
309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
309
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,105
30 minutes
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Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes
Melissa Clark
3074 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,074
40 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ draining
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Easy
Warm Tofu and Fresh Soybeans Cooked in Salted French Butter and Celery-Seed Gastrique
Gabrielle Hamilton
70 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
70
1 hour (active)
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Spinach and Tofu Salad
David Tanis
640 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
640
45 minutes
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Gado-Gado
Hetty Lui McKinnon
729 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
729
45 minutes
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie
The New York Times
1320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,320
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Tofu ‘Chorizo’
Mark Bittman
1826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,826
20 to 45 minutes, depending on desired texture
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FOOD’s Amazing Cilantro Tofu Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
400
30 minutes
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Healthy
Vegan Chocolate Pudding With Cinnamon and Chile
Mark Bittman
1831 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,831
10 minutes, plus chilling
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Cold Tofu Salad With Tomatoes and Peaches
Hana Asbrink
1514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,514
20 minutes
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Tofu and Bok Choy With Ginger-Tahini Sauce
Kay Chun
1110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,110
20 minutes
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Tofu and Broccoli Fried Rice
Kay Chun
2593 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,593
25 minutes
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Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
6232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,232
30 minutes
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Soy-Braised Tofu With Bok Choy
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,227
20 minutes
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Tofu and Mushroom Jorim (Soy-Braised Tofu)
Kay Chun
1253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,253
20 minutes
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Easy
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