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Author Jackie Newgent says, "If you’re looking for an introduction to tofu, meet these Szechuan skewers. They offer a tasty way to try tofu for the first time, or the 101st time! Marinated in a gingery vinaigrette, inserted onto skewers, grilled until lovely caramelized grill markings form, and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and sesame seeds, these tofu “pops” will be a hit for all the senses. Try them at your next cook-in…or cookout!"

Fire up the grill for a healthy dinner of Tofu and Vegetable Skewers. A delicious Asian-inspired marinade adds a burst of flavor to this diabetes-friendly meal.

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.

Indulge in the delicious balance of flavors with this tofu recipe. Crispy tofu is smothered in a creamy peanut sauce and served alongside tender broccolini and fluffy quinoa. This Vegan Meal Pattern dish is not only nutritious, it’s incredibly satisfying.

Chinese food minus the takeout menu? It’s possible to produce satisfying results that keep sodium and calories in check. This recipe calls for tofu that’s patted dry and sprinkled with cornstarch before baking, so it gets brown and crispy without deep frying. Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb meal.

Try out our Parmesan Tofu with Butternut Squash Noodles—a diabetes-friendly dish that combines the savory crunch of parmesan-coated tofu with the wholesome, goodness of butternut squash noodles. Make it with Roasted Green Beans in Champagne Vinaigrette for a beautifully colorful meal. This dish can easily be made vegan by substituting dairy-free cheese and eggless mayo alternatives.

This tried-and-true stir-fry keeps things simple—and fast—with just six ingredients, but plenty of vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Like many meals with tofu, it’s budget-friendly to boot! Get experimental with your vegetables! Carrots, broccoli, and snow peas are a classic combo, but you any variety of vegetables that you have on hand, like mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, onions, cabbage, asparagus, and more!

Here’s a super quick vegetarian dinner to share with your family. Never cooked with tofu? This recipe is a great place to start!

Delight in the vibrant and flavorful Crumbled Tofu Taco Lettuce Wraps, a fresh twist on a classic that fits the Vegan Meal Pattern . Crumbled tofu is seasoned with zesty taco spices and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with fresh veggies. It's a light and tasty low-carb meal that's perfect for any time of the day.

You can also make these spring rolls with just the lettuce as wrapper instead of the rice paper to make this recipe even lower in carbohydrate.