| | | There's no shortage of disdain for tofu in the world. I chalk this up to the fact that it's rather easy to cook tofu poorly. Unlike meat, tofu is not naturally imbued with a depth of flavor and texture. However, it's my personal belief that it can shine as the sole protein in a meal, as long as you give it the appropriate amount of culinary love. If you're still not convinced, consider that tofu is also one of the rare plant-based foods that contain all nine essential amino acids! | | Below, our team of registered dietitians lets us in on how they prepare this nutrient-dense food. | | | | | | | Eat up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
October 24, 2024 • 4 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What's your favorite way to use tofu? | | | A: | "I love making General Tso's tofu served with white rice and broccoli! I use extra-firm tofu, cut it into cubes, and saute it in sesame oil until heated thoroughly. Depending on what I have on hand, I coat the tofu with homemade or store-bought General Tso's sauce."
— Kirsten Seele, MFN, RD, LD, NBC-HWC, Wellos Coach
"Pan-fried with chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. A squeeze of lime and some cilantro really brighten the flavors. Fave recipe here."
— Jessica Sandoz, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
"I love tofu! I'll eat it however! A classic crispy tofu where you dredge it with some spices and cornstarch is probably my all-time favorite, but I've been known to use tofu for everything (including a creamy sauce)."
— Mohini Bhakta, MBA, RDN, CDCES
"I dice it up and put it in curry or stir-fry. I don't even mess with baking it — it tastes delicious in whatever seasoning or sauce I'm using. Just make sure it's extra-firm tofu."
— Lindsay Mahar, MS, RDN, Wellos Coach
"Buffalo tofu wraps! I set up an assembly line of cornstarch, oat milk, and seasoned oat flour to 'bread' slices of tofu before baking them in the oven for about 25 minutes. Once they're baked, I simply toss them with Buffalo sauce and add a few to a wrap along with slices of avocado, tomato, and lettuce."
— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
"My husband does the cooking and isn't a fan of tofu, so I don't eat it at home. But it's a go-to protein source for me when I'm eating out. My favorite way to have tofu is in a curry dish."
— Annie Hibbs, CPPM, MS, RD, LD
"I unfortunately do not like tofu, but I may be inclined to try it again sometime soon after seeing my fellow RDs' suggestions!"
— Leah Maschino, MBA, RDN
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