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7 Ways With Tofu

Updated April 21, 2008
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Make the most of versatile soy and serve a hearty, flavorful dinner or dessert made with tofu.

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Mouthwatering Meatless Mains

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The mild nature of tofu makes it a perfect backdrop for dishes both savory and sweet. Marinate it, tuck it into a wrap, or whip it into salad dressings, chocolate mousse, or smoothies. Firm water-packed tofu works best in savory dishes while soft silken tofu is perfect for desserts.

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Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu

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Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu Recipe

With a little advance prep, this restaurant-style appetizer comes together in minutes. First, you'll need to steep tofu for an hour in a sweet, salty, tart marinade of Asian ingredients including lemongrass and soy sauce. Just before serving, grill and wrap in lettuce leaves.

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Vanilla Honey-Nut Smoothie

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Vanilla Honey-Nut Smoothie Recipe

More like a milkshake, this sweet treat is made with smooth silken tofu, frozen vanilla yogurt, peanut butter and honey. Try it for breakfast or after a workout since it packs a big boost of both protein and calcium. If you prefer thick smoothies, cut milk amounts in half.

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Zesty Tofu Wraps with Olive Tapenade

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Zesty Tofu Wraps with Olive Tapenade Recipe

A mustard-rosemary sauce infuses Mediterranean-style flavors into tofu that is pan-seared and wrapped in a warm tortilla with balsamic sautéed onions, homemade tapenade and sun-dried tomatoes. It all comes together quickly, but be sure to rehydrate the dried tomatoes in advance to save time.

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Vegetarian Pad Thai

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Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe

Crispy bits of pan-fried tofu and scrambled egg are the proteins in this meat-free version of the popular Thai dish. Give yourself about 25 minutes to pull it all together. If you're serving strict vegetarians, substitute vegetarian soy sauce for the Thai fish sauce.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse à l'Orange

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Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse à l'Orange Recipe

Soft silken tofu makes this just about the easiest and tastiest no-cook chocolate mousse you'll ever make. Blend orange liqueur, orange zest, cocoa and sugar with the tofu, then stir in melted chocolate. To make it easy, melt the chocolate in the microwave.

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Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry over Rice

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Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry over Rice Recipe

Dredge tofu in dark- and light-colored sesame seeds for this easy weeknight stir-fry. Asparagus and shiitake mushrooms compliment the crispy tofu, but substitute any vegetables you have on hand since the sesame tofu pairs well with just about any veggie.

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Sesame Tofu Dressing

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Sesame Tofu Dressing Recipe

Notes: This creamy dressing tastes as smooth and rich as one made with mayonnaise, but it is far leaner and higher in protein. Serve it as a dip for raw vegetables or as a salad dressing. Chill airtight up to 1 week.

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How-to Video: Preparing Tofu

See this how-to video for tips on draining and pressing tofu before using it in recipes.

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1 of 9 Mouthwatering Meatless Mains
2 of 9 Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls with Spicy Grilled Tofu
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4 of 9 Zesty Tofu Wraps with Olive Tapenade
5 of 9 Vegetarian Pad Thai
6 of 9 Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse à l'Orange
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