Recipes from my Tofu Class

• I've included a few recipes that I use for my 'Takin on Tofu' class. They are really easy, any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
• Also the website link provides plenty of info on the health benefits of Tofu. 
• Keep in mind eating Tofu is much more sustainable and healthy than eating any of your other meat products.

takin’ on tofu • recipes •

Honey Glazed Tofu

10oz. pkg. extra firm tofu

2 tsp pepper

2 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. salt

1/4 c. vegetable oil

1/4 c. honey

•Lightly squeeze excess water out of

tofu and set aside on a paper-towels.

Combine spices in a bowl

Cut tofu in to 1/4 inch thick slices

Coat tofu with spices & set aside

Heat oil and honey in deep frying pan

Fry tofu in bubbling mixture for

3 minutes

Set aside on paper towel

Serve atop couscous, pasta,

rice or vegetables.

Fried Tofu

Yields 2/3 cups

Olive oil for pan

1 pkg. extra firm tofu

Few squirts of Braags

•Sprinkle of Gomasio

Fry on both sides adding Braags

and Gomasio then Oregano on one side last.

Serve on fresh bakery bread with

vegannaise, lettuce and tomato.

Tofu Breakfast Scramble

1 pkg of firm tofu (crumbled)

2 chopped scallions or 1/2 cup onions

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp turmeric

salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp parsley

1 tbsp butter

•Combine scallions, onions, garlic,

turmeric, pepper, salt and parsley in small

bowl.

Melt butter in frying pan, add tofu. Sprinkle

seasonings over top, mixing repeatedly.

Cover and cook on medium until heated

through.

Breaded Tofu Cubes

1 pkg xtra-firm tofu (drained and cubed)

1/4 cup cornmeal

vegetable oil

•Place tofu cubes in a bag with cornmeal.

Shake gently to coat the cubes.

Heat vegetable oil and sautee tofu until

golden brown.

Add Breaded Tofu Cubes to just about any

meal for extra protein. (Stirfrys, Wraps,

Salads, Veggies, etc.)

Veggie Tofu Quiche

1 pkg of xtra-firm tofu

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 (small) onion chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

10-oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach (thawed

& drained)

3 medium tomatoes (chopped)

1 tsp salt

9 inch pie crust

1/4 C. Mozzarella (shredded)

•Purée Tofu in blender until smooth

In saucepan, saute onion and garlic, stir in

spinach, tomatoes and simmer for 2 to 3

minutes. Remove from heat

Add tofu and salt to the mixture.

Pour into pie crust. Top with Cheese. Bake

350 for 35 min. or until browned.

Website with healthy facts about Tofu:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=111