There are plenty of creative dishes you can consider putting on a tofu menu. Tofu is a nutritious item to eat. It is packed with protein and a great substitute for meat for vegans and vegetarians. Tofu is made of soy and is completely dairy free so it can also be consumed by those who are lactose intolerant.

A Few Healthy Tasty Tofu Menu

Chili Tofu

This is a popular Indian style Chinese dish made with lots of onions and green chilies.  In fact you would be surprised why you never find this dish on a Chinese menu in other countries. This is because it’s an Indian take on chicken cooked Chinese style. It’s a favorite on their menu and extremely delicious as well.  This is quite a spicy dish so be careful about letting the guests know about the level of heat.

Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry with Mint

This is an easy recipe that contains plenty of flavor and heat due to the ample amount of mint and jalapeno pepers used while cooking it. You can even throw in some thinly sliced bamboo shoots and spring onions to give it an extra crunch. If you like pineapple, chop up some pieces and put them in toward the end of the cooking time, to add some sweetness to that spicy flavor! This vegetable and tofu stir fry can be eaten by both vegetarians and vegans.

Basil Tofu

This is a simple and appealing recipe to put together for your dinner party or perhaps a family get-together. You can make this dish with or without gravy; your accompaniments will determine that. You can play around with spice levels as well. Basil aids in digestion so this recipe will sit well with most people.  To make this dish super delicious, deep fry the tofu separately and use it in the cooking. Fried rice goes supremely well with this dish.

Indian Tofu Curry

Tofu can be replaced in the place of paneer (cottage cheese) in almost all dishes. This is an Indian style dish made with tofu, lots of onions, tomatoes and green chilies.  People who enjoy the myriad flavors of Indian food along with the high level of heat are going to love this dish. Just in case it gets a little hotter than you would have liked, serve it with some plain yogurt as an accompaniment to tone down the level of spice.

Hope you enjoyed these tofu menu ideas. You can even play around with recipes and tastes on your own and create something unique.

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