26 Vegan Tofu Recipes (Gluten-Free)

Last updated - May 14, 2019; Published - January 3, 2019 By Rhian Williams

Looking for vegan tofu recipes? I’ve got you covered!

All of these 26 vegan tofu recipes are easy enough to make for a quick weeknight dinner, but they’re also healthy and satisfying too.

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What’s the difference between firm and silken tofu?

Firm tofu works best when you need the tofu to retain its shape, so it’s perfect for stir fries, curries and burgers.

Silken tofu works well for dishes where you don’t need it to keep its shape – so it’s great for soups, stews and scrambles. It’s also delicious eaten cold in salads. It also works well for desserts!

This list is split into recipes using firm tofu and silken tofu.

RECIPES USING FIRM TOFU:

1. Tofu Katsu Sushi Lettuce Wraps

Say hello to lazy sushi! And look out for that salty, sweet and tangy miso sauce.

Lettuce cups filled with breaded tofu and raw vegetables on a blue plate alongside a white bowl of brown sauce

2. Tofu Pad Thai

A super versatile noodle dish that we all need up our sleeves.

Noodles topped with fried tofu and vegetables in a black bowl against a marble background

3. Vegan Fried “Chicken”

A vegan twist on (naturally gluten-free) Japanese Fried Chicken, flavoured with fiery ginger and aromatic garlic.

Pile of golden brown cubes of tofu with lettuce on a grey plate with red chopsticks

4. Tofu Satay Curry

Satisfying cubes of tofu in a rich, creamy, fragrant curry sauce.

Cubes of tofu in a golden brown curry sauce with French beans and sliced red pepper with a pile of rice on a grey plate against a black background

5. Tofu Burger

A “meaty” burger covered in a sticky, salty-sweet sauce!

A burger with two tofu patties, brown sauce, lettuce and tomato in a burger bun on a grey plate against a blue background

6. Twice-Cooked Tofu

A healthier version of the Chinese dish twice-cooked pork!

Squares of tofu, sliced leeks and sliced red pepper on a black plate against a marble background

7. Tofu Satay Skewers

Just as delicious as its chicken counterpart!

Tofu skewers on a green plate with a small white bowl of light brown sauce against a white background

8. Vegan Sukiyaki

All the plant-based goodness in one steaming pot – the best winter warmer!

Rectangular cubes of tofu, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese cabbage and sliced leeks in a brown broth in a large silver saucepan against a black background

9. Peanut Tofu Stir Fry

The best clean-out-the-fridge stir fry!

Brown cubes of tofu, sliced red pepper and green beans in a stir fry with a pile of white rice on a blue plate against a purple background

10. Kung Pao Tofu

This Kung Pao Tofu is full of flavour and packed with veggies and crunchy peanuts.

Cubes of fried tofu, red peppers, green peppers and roasted peanuts in a brown sauce in a dark brown frying pan

11. Tofu Katsu Curry

Tender, crispy breaded tofu smothered in a rich, spicy curry sauce.

Potatoes, green peas, carrots and green beans in a yellow curry sauce with a pile or rice topped with breaded sticks of tofu on a light brown plate

12. Scrambled Tofu Tacos

These Scrambled Tofu Tacos are really easy to make, fresh and flavourful and super nutritious!

Three tacos filled with scrambled tofu, green peppers and chopped cucumber and tomatoes on a blue plate

13. Tofu Bolognese

This Tofu Bolognese is filling and satisfying, healthy yet comforting and full of flavour! A crowd-pleasing dish that’s bound to satisfy even picky eaters.

Photo of tofu crumbles and vegetables in a red tomato sauce

14. Sesame Tofu

Tofu in a salty-sweet and tangy sauce sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds!

Photo of rice and several pieces of fried tofu sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions on a blue plate

15. Vegan Tofu “Fish” Tacos

These Vegan Tofu “Fish” Tacos are super crispy, full of flavour and packed with veggies!

Photo of four tortillas stuffed with crispy tofu, mango, tomato, cucumber and lettuce on a blue plate

16. Tofu Fajitas

These Tofu Fajitas are hearty and satisfying and spicy and fragrant!

Photo of tofu, sliced peppers and diced mango on a tortilla on a blue plate

17. Orange Tofu

This Orange Tofu is fresh and tangy and super easy to make!

Cubes of tofu covered in orange sauce topped with black sesame seeds and sliced chives with white rice on a light brown plate

18. Tandoori Tofu

This Tandoori Tofu is spicy and fragrant and perfect for grilling!

Cubes of orange tofu on greens with a lemon wedge on a green plate against a light blue background

19. Sweet and Sour Tofu

This Sweet and Sour Tofu is packed with veggies and just as delicious as the restaurant version!

Cubes of tofu with red pepper, green pepper and sliced spring onions in a red sauce in a white frying pan against a grey background

20. Mexican Tofu Scramble

This Mexican Tofu Scramble is full of flavour, super easy to make, and hearty and satisfying! Can be made with either firm or silken tofu!

Scrambled tofu with red peppers and a sliced avocado on a grey plate against a marble background

RECIPES USING SILKEN TOFU:

21. Scrambled Tofu Onigirazu

A cross between an onigiri and a sandwich – so much fun to eat!

Two onigirazu filled with scrambled tofu on a blue plate against a red background

22. Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu

Intensely savoury and super comforting!

Scrambled tofu in a brown sauce with a pile of rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds in a black bowl against a red background

23. Miso Brown Rice Soup

Like a hug in a bowl!

A bowl of brown rice miso soup topped with pea shoots in a white bowl with a dark brown rim against a white background

24. Vegan Oyster Mushroom Bibimbap

Super filling and so flavourful!

A bowl of rice topped with oyster mushrooms, and lots of different vegetables in a dark blue bowl against a red background

25. Tofu Rice Noodle Salad

A light and veggie-packed yet satisfying salad!

Cubes of tofu, carrot ribbons, zucchini ribbons, sliced red pepper, sliced radishes and fresh basil on a bed of rice noodles against a blue plate

26. Chocolate Brownies

These Chocolate Brownies are fudgy and gooey, seriously indulgent and are made using a secret ingredient (tofu) – but you can’t taste it, I promise! Grain-free and refined sugar free.

A chocolate brownie with a bite taken out of it on a piece of brown baking paper against a dark grey background

If you make any of these vegan tofu recipes, I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me by tagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.