Tofu is a great carrier of flavours, quick to prepare and a good source of plant-based protein. It's also very versatile; bake it, fry it, marinate it, simmer it into a sauce or grill it... take a look at these simple vegetarian tofu recipes, perfect for midweek dinners. 

Tomato and Basil Silken Tofu from Buddha Bowls by Hannah Pemberton

Featuring tomato-baked tofu, piled up on spiralised courgetti and lemony bulgur, this is an easy, Italian-inspired dinner that makes tofu the hero. 

 

Peanut Butter and Purple Sprouting Broccoli Pad Thai from EAST by Meera Sodha

This vegan tofu Pad Thai recipe is full of flavour thanks to a silky peanut butter sauce and the unusual addition of purple sprouting broccoli. Add garnishes if you like, such as fried shallots, pickled vegetables and crushed peanuts.

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Tofu Kebabs with Sweet Chilli Sauce from The Hot Sauce Cookbook by Heather Thomas

In this vegetarian kebab recipe, the tofu is marinated in soy sauce, garlic, tomato and honey to impart bags of flavour, then served with a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce.

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My Favourite Quick Noodle Bowl from Stirring Slowly by Georgina Hayden

Egg noodles, green veg, avocado, tofu and chilli oil (the magic touch) make up this 10-minute supper that is not just quick, but satisfying too.

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Teriyaki Tofu Stir-fry from Veganeasy: Delicious Food in 5 Ingredients by Denise Smart

With tofu and vegetables coated in a delicious sticky sauce, this is an easy midweek meal you can whip up in no time. 

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Easy Japanese Kettle Soup from Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes by Jules Clancy

Combining the flavours of soy and dashi with tofu, peas and toasted nori, this one-cup soup is a great office lunch that takes moments to prepare. 

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Tofu ‘Ragu’ with Tomato and Peppers from Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes by Jules Clancy

Use this as a vegetarian alternative anywhere you’d use a Bolognese sauce – toss through pasta, top with mashed potato for a veggie Cottage Pie or pile into a steaming jacket potato. 

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Want to find out more about how to get the best out of tofu? Check out our guide to cooking with this versatile ingredient here.