I generally don’t think of tofu as just a substitute for meat or other protein. I eat everything, and tofu is often my first choice. I love that it’s a healthy ingredient that can essentially take on any flavors added to it, making it incredibly versatile and fun to cook with. Convincing my sons of this though? That was a different story. “Too rubbery,” they’d both complain. It took quite a few attempts at different recipes to finally convince them that tofu is hardly different than their favorite chicken tenders—all it took was playing with the right flavor and texture combinations.
Having trouble getting your family to eat tofu, too? Turn to these delicious kid friendly tofu recipes that my kids love. Check them out in the slideshow.
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11 Kid Friendly Tofu Recipes That Don't Taste Like Rubber
Here are 11 delicious recipes of ways to prepare tofu that your kids and entire family will love.
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Garlic and Ginger Tofu
This tofu is prepared in a quick and easy marinade, full of sweet and savory flavors. It stays in the marinade for a while, and it's well worth the wait because it will be the best tofu you've ever tasted. Your kids will thank you for this one.
Get the recipe at Cooking on the Weekends.
Photo: Cooking On The Weekends
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Buttermilk Fried Tofu Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Yogurt Cabbage Slaw
My kids look forward to our "Taco Tuesday" dinners each week, and this recipe is next up. Tofu with a creamy texture is topped with a lime jalapeno yogurt slaw that adds a spicy, tart crunch. These tacos taste like an upgraded Baja fish taco.
Get the recipe at Snixy Kitchen.
Photo: Snixy Kitchen
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Honey-Soy Glazed Tofu, Broccoli, and Brown Rice
Not only is this a delicious tofu recipe, but it's a quick and easy one pan meal. And it's healthy, too! I just love when I serve it that both of my often picky boys clean their plates.
Get the recipe at Momtastic.
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Tofu Scrambled Eggs
Believe it or not, there aren't any eggs in this recipe. There's a healthy, secret ingredient that gives the tofu its egg-like texture and delicious flavor. I welcome this to my kids' table for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Get the recipe at Fork & Beans.
Photo: Fork & Beans
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Baked Sesame Tofu Sticks with Peanut Butter and Tahini Sauce
Baked sesame tofu sticks with peanut butter and tahini sauce are perfect for dinner or an afternoon snack. This delicious recipe is vegan and gluten free: delicious and healthy!
Get the recipe at Kalyn's Kitchen.
Photo: Kalyn's Kitchen
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Tangerine Grilled Tofu
The citrus in this recipe makes this tofu dish bright, slightly sweet, and oh so delicious. My ten year old actually requests this one over chicken and steak. I love it for busy weeknights because it's so quick and easy.
Get the recipe from Cooking on the Weekends.
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Spicy Vegan Peanut Butter Tofu with Sriracha
Please don't be upset if you see your kids licking their plates clean with this one. This sauce is jam packed with scrumptious flavors that they won't be able to get enough of. This is a tofu dish you'll be happy to regularly serve your family.
Get the recipe at Kalyn's Kitchen.
Photo: Kalyn's Kitchen
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Tofu Fries
Here's a great way to pack more nutrients into a french fry. My kids especially love the crispy bread crumb coating. These are great as an after school snack or with a salad for dinner.
Get the recipe at Momtastic.
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Miso Marinated Tofu
How about a few slices of this yummy tofu with brown rice and bok choy? Sounds good to me! And I'm so lucky because that sounds good to my kids, too.
Get the recipe at Momtastic.
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Oven-Baked Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Tofu
Pineapple is one of my favorite ingredients to add to tofu. The tofu soaks in the sweet juice, making it a super yummy treat. And in this fried rice, it makes for a fantastic dinner.
Get the recipe at Snixy Kitchen.
Photo: Snixy Kitchen
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Vegetable Mint Stir Fry Recipe with Tofu “Noodles”
Sometimes just creating cool shapes with food is enough to get kids to love it. In this case, the tofu becomes the noodles! Both my kids absolutely love the texture of the tofu this way and think this is a fun dinner.
Get the recipe at Cooking on the Weekends.
Photo: Cooking on the Weekends
