How to Use tofu in a Sentence

tofu

noun
  • Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?
    — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Place a heavy object on top of the tofu.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Pour the marinade over and turn the tofu to coat.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Make a tofu scramble in place of eggs.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 7 June 2026
  • Make a tofu scramble in place of eggs.
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Soy serves as a source of protein, such as in the form of tofu.
    — Debra Goldschmidt, CNN, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Lunch is leftover tofu and rice from our taco bar — still very tasty!
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in a brick of firm tofu, crumbling it with a large spoon or fork.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • And if steaks can be made of tuna, why can’t they be made of tofu?
    — Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2020
  • This recipe works very well with mushrooms or firm tofu in place of the meat.
    — Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
  • This recipe uses two sheet pans, one for the tofu and one for the bok choy.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Pairs well with chicken or tofu.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If your tofu sticks, the pan likely wasn’t hot enough (or oiled enough).
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Make a cheesecake with silken tofu.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Dice the tofu and season with fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and chilies.
    — Jc Gibbs, Smithsonian, 31 May 2018
  • This meat-free recipe comes to life with tofu, faux ham, and all the usual herbs.
    — Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The first is sesame tofu with broccoli, which is kind of a bit of a stir fry of sorts.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The tofu was soft and supple and the broth vibrant and spicy.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Add the tofu and break it into small crumbles with a large spoon or fork.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Toss the dressing with the beans and cubes of extra-firm tofu.
    — New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • This is a soft, light version of tofu, perfect for a soup or stew.
    — Soon Kang, charlotteobserver, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The tofu was slightly crispy and was packed full of flavor.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • One of my go-to meals is a tofu stir-fry with peppers and onions served over brown rice.
    — Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Toss half the mixture with the tofu, then toss in cornstarch.
    — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Tap tofu against bowl to shake off excess; transfer to a plate.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
  • While the squash and tofu skewers are on the grill, strain the green papaya.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 3 July 2018
  • Soy isoflavones are plant compounds found in soy foods such as tofu and tempeh.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
  • A lot of the menu options feature tofu.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025

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