So I bought some extra firm tofu.. Suggestions on what to do with it?

[Mom of Scooby]

 I'd like to make something... remember I need EASY.. anything more then 3-4 steps and I get overwhelmed... and I don't eat carbs at night so preferably something with out carbs...

Thanks!

[merigayle]

Get thee to my pinterest page! But seriously will be back with some recipes

[merigayle]

this is super easy. tasty hot, tasty cold, tasty in a salad cubed up.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-tofu-bites/detail.aspx?lnkid=ARPinIt

i made a variation of this and it was good and easy
http://weeklyveganmenu.blogspot.com/2010/08/tuesday-dinner-kung-pao-tofu-august-10.html

another good one

http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2012/08/17/peanut-butter-tofu-rice-bowl/

another really easy good recipe
http://chowvegan.com/2011/08/22/my-tribe-hummus-crusted-baked-tofu/

this was posted in the other thread
http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/

this is one of our family favorites
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2009/09/roasted-beet-tofu-burgers.html

[Run Amok]

Here is what I did last night:

Cut the block 6-8 slabs, then cut in half lengthwise. Pour soysauce over the top and let marinate for a few minutes (just while you get everything else ready). You can add vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if you want to get fancy, but plain soy is yummy also. Heat a pan to high with a little oil. Place the slabs of tofu so that the most surface area is touching the pan. Wait until the soy starts to carmelize a bit and then flip to do the same thing on the other side. Pull out of pan and set aside.

Stir fry your favorite veg in the pan. I start with some fresh ginger, and garlic. Last night for veggies I used baby bok choy, cellery, broccoli, green beans and threw in some peas and edamame from the freezer. I usually start teh ginger and garlic and then add the broccoli, green beans and cellery plus a touch of water to soften the broccoli. Once everything is looking bright green and a little charred, I add the quicker cooking stuff. At the end, I add a splash of soy sauce and vinegar.

not very authentic, but people seem to like it. I don't like prepared sauces, but you can also go that way.

I eat it without rice. I usually cook a big pot of farro on sundays so if I have some ofthat, I throw it in with my veggies to heat it up. High in protein and fiber.

[MikoftheWat]

Throw it away and get some meat.

[Run Amok]

Another super easy thing to do is just to add it to your salad like any other veggie. Chop it in 1/2" cubes and mix it in. But, I like the taste/texture of plain cold tofu and not everyone does!

[Mom of Scooby]

Here is what I did last night:

Cut the block 6-8 slabs, then cut in half lengthwise. Pour soysauce over the top and let marinate for a few minutes (just while you get everything else ready). You can add vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if you want to get fancy, but plain soy is yummy also. Heat a pan to high with a little oil. Place the slabs of tofu so that the most surface area is touching the pan. Wait until the soy starts to carmelize a bit and then flip to do the same thing on the other side. Pull out of pan and set aside.

Stir fry your favorite veg in the pan. I start with some fresh ginger, and garlic. Last night for veggies I used baby bok choy, cellery, broccoli, green beans and threw in some peas and edamame from the freezer. I usually start teh ginger and garlic and then add the broccoli, green beans and cellery plus a touch of water to soften the broccoli. Once everything is looking bright green and a little charred, I add the quicker cooking stuff. At the end, I add a splash of soy sauce and vinegar.

not very authentic, but people seem to like it. I don't like prepared sauces, but you can also go that way.

I eat it without rice. I usually cook a big pot of farro on sundays so if I have some ofthat, I throw it in with my veggies to heat it up. High in protein and fiber.

Oh that sounds really good.. I have some broccolli green beans and pepper I can do this with.

[MiniDriver]

I do an even easier version of cgraz's, it's one of my favorite quick meals.

Frozen diced onions/peppers*
garlic, to taste
1 bag broccoli slaw or cole slaw mix
1 block tofu
Hoisin Sauce
Hot Sauce
Optional addition: other leftover veggies, peanuts, walnuts, raisins, craisins, mango chunks**

Saute the onions and peppers until onions are translucent.  Add garlic and toast lightly.  Add broccoli slaw and saute until soft. Crumble in tofu, add hoisin and hot sauce to taste.  Saute briefly until fully heated, add as many other things as you like. 


*this is one of my favorite staples. Saves waste if you only need a half-cup chopped onion/peppers, and is crazy convenient.
** I keep a bag of mango chunks in the freezer, it's an easy way to add a little sweetness to a dish.

[caribougrrl]

I like to cube it up and soak it in balsamic vinegar for a few days, then use the vinegar saturated cubes in salad... but I know from experience they are good all on their lonesome too

there was a korean recipe I used to make which was essentially a steamed block of firm tofu covered in salted hot peppers... I'll see if I can find it... I can't remember if the tofu was marinated or not

[Mom of Scooby]

I made it last night.. RA's method.. whatever I had on hand.. I used string beans, carrots, red peppers and onions and spinach... it was delicious! And so easy... I think next time I just need to use a little more garlic and ginger...

So how filled with protein is tofu? 

[merigayle]

Glad you enjoyed it! next time get the Twin Oaks brand and you will see how tasty tofu can be!
protein may vary based on type and brand.

[Mom of Scooby]

Glad you enjoyed it! next time get the Twin Oaks brand and you will see how tasty tofu can be!
protein may vary based on type and brand.

OK.. I used the kind that is by that company from Mass that makes the hot dogs and sausage and all that stuff.  I ate a a piece before I cooked it and it was good!  I will definitely start to cook with it more..