Top smoked tofu recipes
A nutritional powerhouse, tofu is packed with plant protein. Ramp up the flavour of stir-fries, ramen, kebabs, burgers and more with our smoked tofu ideas
Smoked tofu is your best friend when it comes to supercharging the flavour of a dish. It normally has a firm texture, so it can be cubed and barbecued on skewers, stir-fried with veg or enjoyed in an umami-packed broth. As it's already been cooked, you can simply add it to dishes without the need to pan-fry or bake – try adding slices or cubes to salads for extra protein and flavour.
Tofu is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids our bodies need to stay alive and thrive. Relatively low in calories and fat yet high in protein, it punches above its weight nutritionally speaking. Read more about the health benefits of tofu.
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Top smoked tofu recipes
1. Smoky tofu tortillas
This protein-packed dinner is boosted by canned red kidney beans and smoked tofu. Even better, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes and the chilli can be frozen in advance. To make it vegan, simply use vegan soured cream or yogurt for topping. Discover our top quick vegetarian meals.
2. Puy lentils with smoked tofu
Make a wholesome, plant-based lunch with this easy salad of pre-cooked puy lentils, diced smoked tofu and roasted jarred red peppers for when you've only got a few minutes to spare. It packs in your plant points as well as plenty of flavour. For more speedy ideas, try our quick vegan recipes.
3. Crispy tofu summer rolls with cashew dipping sauce
A lighter, more summery spin on the classic deep-fried spring rolls, these veg and tofu parcels are perfect for dipping into the soy and cashew nut butter sauce. Cashew butter makes the dipping sauce a little sweeter and extra-creamy, but feel free to swap out for peanut butter if you prefer. If you've got a jar in your cupboard that needs using up, get inspired with our peanut butter recipes.
4. Miso mushroom & tofu noodle soup
Using just six ingredients, this speedy miso soup is your new work-from-home hero. Discover the health benefits of miso then try more miso recipes.
5. Miso tofu & spring onion skewers
Keep barbecues interesting for your vegan and plant-based friends with these sticky tofu skewers glazed in miso and agave. Marinate overnight then char on the barbecue until golden all over. Discover more vegan barbecue inspiration.
6. Miso ramen
Convert tofu nay-sayers with slices of golden crispy goodness on top of a warming miso and soy broth. We've added pak choi, baby corn and shiitake mushrooms but feel free to swap with veggies that need using from your fridge. Discover more vegetarian Japanese-inspired recipes.
7. Smoked tofu vegan burger
Blow ultra-processed, shop-bought vegan burgers out of the water with this homemade sweet potato, roasted cashew and smoked tofu beauty. It requires a little effort to make but you'll reap the rewards with its impressive flavour and texture. Get grilling with more of our best vegan burger recipes.
8. Devilled tofu kebabs
Thread chunks of firm smoked tofu, sliced courgette and diced red pepper onto skewers for tasty veggie kebabs. Swap out honey for agave or maple syrup to make it completely vegan. Try our favourite vegetarian barbecue recipes.
9. Summer vegetable bowl
Fresh veggies and smoked tofu are steamed with dry sherry, soy sauce and butter for a light summer side dish or addition to a more substantial spread. Try more vegetarian summer recipes.
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