How to Cook Tofu | 6 QUICK & EASY WAYS

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a nutty flavor and is often more nutritious.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade can reduce sugar and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without the cost.

Cut the super firm tofu into strip pieces.

Preheat the oven to 405°F (207°C).

Place the tofu in the oven for about 15 minutes or until desired consistency.

Brush barbecue sauce on the tofu after removing it from the oven.

If you want your tofu more firm or golden, leave it in the oven for a longer time.

For the second recipe, preheat a nonstick cooking pan on medium heat.

Slice the tofu and place it in the pan, cooking for about 5 minutes before flipping it.

Press the tofu lightly while cooking to help it firm up.

Add 2 tablespoons of Liquid aminos, 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the tofu in the pan.

Flip the tofu one more time to ensure both sides are coated in the sauce and then turn off the heat.

Let the tofu cool in the pan.

For the chocolate mousse, use half a block of silken tofu and blend it with cacao powder, a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Layer the mousse with cacao granola and berries in a parfait style and refrigerate overnight.

For the tofu scramble, crumble extra firm tofu into a hot pan and cook.

Add 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, a pinch of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pan and mix well.

For the air-fried tofu, cube extra firm tofu and place it in an air fryer at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes.

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