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What to Do with Leftover Tofu

If you still have some tofu left over from a recipe, there are a few ways to use it up instead of tossing it in the compost bin. Here are four suggestions on cooking with it, even if there is only just a small amount.

1. A half-and-half recipe

Whether in a shepherd’s pie, a pasta sauce or in burger patties, you can easily replace part of the ground meat with crumbled tofu. It’s a great way to lower the cost per serving. Try it in this mini meatloaf with barbecue sauce.

2. Soup

Adding cubed tofu to your favourite recipes allows you to increase the protein intake without altering the taste. Get inspired with our ramen soup with tofu recipe.

3. A smoothie

A great way to keep the kids from knowing they’re enjoying tofu is by adding either soft or silken to a smoothie, like in this dairy-free apple and spinach version.

4. Marinated tofu

Marinate tofu for four hours in a lemony mix with garlic and red pepper flakes, and you’ve got a tasty way to use up excess tofu. You can serve the plant-based protein either crumbled as a topping or as bites during happy hour. Easy peasy!

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