how can i make a yummy tofu dinner?

Question

i want to make a delicious tofu dinner. any suggestions?

Answer 1

Wilted Romaine Lettuce is very good in cold weather...

Saute some chopped onions and a little minced garlic in a large skillet...add some cut up mushrooms and some firm tofu 1/2" squares and fry those up. Then add a large bunch of romaine lettuce (or 3 smaller bunches)...with rinsed and leaves separated..immediately add some cider vinegar till about 1/4 of skillet depth and equal water to 1/2 depth of skillet..continue cooking covered, stirring as needed until romaine is wilted. Serve hot.


here some more recipes

Mock Chicken Patties

Ingredients (use vegan versions):
1 cup water
1-14 oz block of Azumaya Tofu - firm (this is not a silken tofu)
4 tablespoon chicken style seasoning
1 tablespoon beef style seasoning
1 cup finely chopped raw cashews
3 cups regular rolled oats
1 medium minced onion
1 cup finely chopped celery

Directions:
Blend until smooth: The water, tofu, chicken and beef seasonings. Pour
into a bowl and stir in: the chopped cashews and oats. While the oats
are soaking up some of the moisture, braise the onion and celery in a
very small amount of oil, then add to the above mixture.
Form patties onto a medium-low heat, that has been lightly coated with
oil or spayed with Pam. Lightly brown on both sides.
Serve with your favorite gravy.
Makes 24 to 28 Patties
Serves: 12-14
Preparation time: 20 minutes
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/

Chick or Italian Tofu Burgers

Serving Size: 8
1 pound tofu -- mashed
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley sprigs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or 1/2 tea. each basil and oregano)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
non-stick cooking spray

Mix all together well, shape into 8 burgers and fry in a non-stick skillet.
Serve with your favorite condiments on a whole grain bun.
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/Meat_subs/881.shtml

Faux Fish Cakes

Serving Size : 8
1 pound extra-firm tofu
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 small onion -- minced
6 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons soy sauce -- (2-1/2)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Pinch celery seed
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Mix the tofu, rice, onion, yeast and celery in a large bowl. Process the remaining ingredients, except for the flour, in a food processor until well blended. Add to the tofu mixture, along with the flour. Mix well. Form into 4-oz. patties and broil or pan fry for about 4 minutes on each side.
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/faux.shtml

Flakken (veggie bacon)

"This marinated smoked tofu fries up into crisp veggie bacon! Freezing the tofu and thawing helps to improve the texture, and makes it easier to slice."

Original recipe yield:
4 servings
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min

INGREDIENTS
1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked firm tofu, frozen and thawed
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

DIRECTIONS
1. Slice the thawed tofu into very thin slices (like bacon). In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, maple syrup, liquid smoke, soy sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Place the tofu strips into the bowl to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly fry tofu strips until crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Faken-Veggie-Bacon/Detail.aspx

Answer 2

stir fry some veggies and tofu in a small amount of soy sauce--it's a quick and easy meal, as well as my favorite way to eat tofu. tofu is also great in chili..i just substitute tofu to the meat, or in spaghetti-- just cut up some tofu and throw it in spaghetti sauce.

Answer 3

one of my fav meals...

Its vegetarian stirfry, put veggies on wok (i.e carrot, onion, mushrooms, capsicum etc plus tofu), fry them in say two teaspoons of garlic, then same amount of coriander (spice comes minced in tube like the lemongrass), lemongrass, and then there is ginger. Next comes the vegetable stock, add about 100 mls, a teaspoon of soy sauce, two teaspoons of curry powder, 140 mls of coconut cream (or more if required), juice of a quarter of a lime and then some dessicated coconut for flavour. Serve with rice/noodles.

Answer 4

Teriyaki Tofu served with rice:
http://www.tastyandmeatless.com/bakedtofuteriyaki.htm
I also like vegetarian pad Thai with tofu and tofu loaf, mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy.

Answer 5

Sautaed veggies with tofu.

Answer 6

Well, tofu takes on any flavor you pair it with, so your choices are endless. Consider marinating it in soy sauce mixed with fresh ginger and chopped scallions. Cut into small cubes and saute with fresh carrots, bean sprouts, pea pods, mushrooms, and celery. Serve with brown rice pilaf. Or add it to your favorite marinara sauce for spaghetti. Good stuff!

Answer 7

I like to use salt/pepper, basil, and either soy sauce or soy paste (if you want a thicker sweet sauce). Then I just slowly stir this in the tofu and simmer for awhile. Then one can add things like mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, tomato, etc...

Answer 8

like both, fruits: berries, oatmeal, pears, peaches, dragonfruit, pomegranate.... Vegetables: CUCUMBERS, bok choy, green beans, broccoli,.... My spouse and i guess the two are great.