Tasty Tofu Recipes

by FamilyEducation Staff

Tofu Nut Balls
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon Tamari or soy sauce
1/2 cup ground cashews
1/2 pound mashed tofu
1/2 cup cereal crumbs
1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 egg
In food processor, blend half the tofu, tamari or soy sauce, and 3/4-cooked rice to thick paste. Mash remaining tofu with fork. Add mixture from blender with other ingredients. Form ball with hands. Refrigerate balls until ready to use or deep fry right away.

Can be served: as appetizer with toothpicks or in tomato sauce with pasta.

Tofu Italian Casserole 1 pound firm tofu
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 small onion chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 quart spaghetti sauce
1/2 pound ziti
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or more to taste)

Using 1 tablespoon oil, saute garlic until soft; add green pepper and onion and cook until onion turns yellow. Set aside. In separate skillet, cook drained, mashed tofu in remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add all spices and continue to cook on low heat until tofu stops steaming (5-10 min.) Add one cup of sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Boil ziti until tender but not soft; rinse. In 2-quart baking dish, layer half the cooked ziti, 1-1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce, half the tofu mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat, using all remaining cheese on top. Bake about 30 min., or until all cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.