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Learn about the TofuXpress:

The TofuXpress presses excess water out of tofu and other foods conveniently and safely under refrigeration! Completely made and assembled in the USA, TofuXpress removes most water from foods in less than one hour. Afterwards, you can use TofuXpress to marinate in your favorite flavor!

Easy to clean, and it's dishwasher safe with all parts that food-grade quality and corrosion-resistant.


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Here are some of our favorite healthy tofu recipes using the TofuXpress.

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Tofu in Coconut Green Curry

Tofu in Coconut Green Curry


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Ingredients
  1. 2 bricks Tofu Firm or Extra Firm, try Nasoya Brand
  2. 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced into ¾ inch slices
  3. 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
  4. 2-3 whole Kaffir Lime Leaves or 2 tbsp grated Lime Zest
  5. Juice of 1 Lime
  6. 2 cans Coconut Milk
  7. ¼ cup fresh Thai Basil or Sweet Basil, chopped
  8. 2 Tablespoons Green Curry Paste
  9. 1 Red Thai Chili, minced
  10. 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  11. 2 tbsp. Ginger, minced
  12. 2 tbsp. Cilantro, minced
  13. 1 Lemongrass Stalk, peeled, and then bruised while remaining whole to release flavor
  14. 2 tbsp. Fish Sauce
  15. ½ cup Water (for Vegetable Broth)
  16. 3 tbsp. Canola or Grapeseed Oil
  17. 4 tbsp ChefXpress Veggie Broth Seasoning (no substitute, omit if necessary)
  18. 1 tbsp. Sugar
  19. Steamed Jasmine Rice (optional fo...
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Potatoe au Gratin

Potatoe au Gratin

Potatoe au Gratin is a vegan dish that can stand-alone as a one-dish meal or use as a side for Thanksgiving. This has a mild cheesy flavor. Could be a breakfast casserole. May be made a day ahead!


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Ingredients
  1. 1 brick Silken Tofu (Nasoya brand)
  2. 3 tablespoons Cheesy Sprinkles (ChefXpress)
  3. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce (can find Vegan)
  4. 1 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice
  5. 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  6. 1 tablespoon Veggie Broth Seasoning (ChefXpress)
  7. Dash of Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  8. Parsley Springs for garnish.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Press Tofu in TofuXPress using Light Tension Spring Attachment for approximately 2 hours.
  3. In a food processor, combine pressed T...
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Drunken Tofu with Chicken

Drunken Tofu with Chicken

Make this Drunken Tofu with Chicken with or without the chicken! Great dish to make when you want to get your family to try tofu.


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Ingredients
  1. 1 12-14 oz. brick Tofu pressed (preferably use previously frozen and thawed Tofu)*
  2. 2-3 pieces Chicken
  3. 1 ½ cups chopped Celery
  4. 1 cup chopped Carrot
  5. 1 cup chopped Vidalia Onion
  6. ¼ cup ChefXpress Veggie Broth Seasoning (May substitute flour)
  7. 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  8. ¼ cup loosely packed Thyme sprigs (remove any thick stems)
  9. ¼ cup loosely packed Rosemary leaves
  10. ¼ cup loosely packed Sage leaves
  11. 2 tablespoons minced Garlic
  12. 4 cups dry Red Wine
  13. ¾ cup Raisins
  14. 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  15. ½ cup sliced Almonds for finishing
  16. Italian Bread or P...
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Lemony Dill Tofu Wrap

Lemony Dill Tofu Wrap

Lemony Dill Tofu Wrap will be loved by everyone! This vegetarian wrap is full of surprises and flavor.


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Ingredients
  1. 1 14 oz. Brick Firm Tofu, Preferably House Foods Organic
  2. ½ cup chopped Vidalia Onion
  3. 2 Avocados, Sliced, then diced into inch cubes
  4. 2 cups shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  5. 1 cup chopped Tomatoes, seeds removed
  6. 2 Tablespoons ChefXpress Lemony Dill Zip
  7. 4 Tablespoons Water
  8. 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  9. 1 Tablespoon Champagne Vinegar
  10. ¼ cup Nasoya Nayo Whipped Sandwich Spread or Mayonnaise
  11. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (may be found Vegan), or Steak Sauce
  12. 4-6 large Soft Tortilla Wraps, Sundried Tomato
  13. pinch of Sea Salt
  14. Tooth Picks for holding Tortillas in place
Preparation
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“Red White &” Blueberry Tofu Cutlets

“Red White &” Blueberry Tofu Cutlets


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Ingredients
  1. 1 12 or 14 oz. brick Firm or Extra Firm Tofu (prefer House Foods brand)
  2. 2 ½ cups Blueberries (reserve ½ cup Blueberries for finishing)
  3. ¼ cup Honey
  4. ¼ cup Red Wine
  5. 3-4 tablespoons Veggie Broth Seasoning (ChefXpress brand)
  6. 2-3 tablespoons Butter or vegan Butter
  7. Food Processor
  8. TofuXpress unit
  9. Deep skillet
Instructions
  1. Press 1 brick Tofu in TofuXpress Unit for 1 hour. Remove Tofu from TofuXpress and slice lengthwise and then half each slice to form 4 cutlets. Sprinkle Veggie Broth Seasoning onto all sides of the Tofu cutlets and let rest. The seasoning will help form a “flavor skin”.
  2. In a food processor, combine 2 cups Blueberries and Honey...
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Thai Tofu

Thai Tofu

Pressed tofu infused with the flavors of Thailand


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Ingredients
  1. 2 Packages of FirmTofu
  2. 1 13 oz Can of Coconut Milk
  3. 1 8 oz Can of Tomato Sauce
  4. 1/2 C Chopped Tomato
  5. 1/2 C Chopped Sweet Red Pepper
  6. 1/4 C Chopped Parsley
  7. 1/4 C Chopped Cilantro
  8. 1 t Grated Ginger
  9. 1 T Chopped Lemon Grass
  10. 2 T Hot Peppers
  11. 1 T Chopped Kafir Lime Leaves (bruised)
Instructions
  1. Drain and press tofu in your TofuXpress for 4 hours.
  2. Over medium heat combine coconut milk, tomato sauce, tomatoes and red pepper.
  3. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once it begins to thicken add the remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve over rice of noodles.
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Grilled Teriyaki Tofu

Grilled Teriyaki Tofu

Grilled Teriyaki Tofu, a simple tofu recipe that’s great for the grill!


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Ingredients
  1. 1 block extra firm tofu
  2. 1 C Granny’s teriyaki sauce
Instructions
  1. Press out the water from the block of tofu with your TofuXpress then cut into 6 cutlets.
  2. Pour enough teriyaki sauce to cover the bottom of your TofuXpress and place tofu cutlets on top of the sauce. Pour more sauce over the tofu pieces, cover with marinating lid and refrigerate for about 1/2 hour then turn the tofu over.
  3. Simmer the remaining sauce on low heat for about 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy. Watch closely so it does not burn. Set aside until ready to use.
  4. Grill the marinated tofu on bo...
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Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi vegan friendly and delish!


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Ingredients
  1. 14 ounce package extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 10 slices
  2. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  3. 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  4. 1 tablespoon canola oil
  5. 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass (about 3 bulbs)
  6. 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  7. 2 baguettes
  8. cilantro
  9. do chua pickles
  10. sliced cucumbers, Japanese or English hothouse or other types with fewer seeds
Spread
  1. 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  2. 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, lemongrass and garlic in a small bowl.
  2. In a shallow dish place tofu slices in a single layer. Pour sauce over tofu, turning pieces to coat well...
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Golden Stuffed Tofu

Golden Stuffed Tofu

Golden Tofu Pockets filled with Spinach, Onions and Mushrooms.


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Pockets
  1. 1 Large Brick of Tofu (Nasoya Brand Extra Firm)
  2. 1 C Panko Flakes
  3. Oil (for frying)
  4. Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Stuffing
  1. 1 C Chopped Sweet Onion
  2. 1 16 oz Package Frozen Spinach (defrosted)
  3. 1/4 C Chopped Mushrooms
  4. 3 T Parsley
  5. 1 t Cumin
  6. Remaining Panko Crumbs from Pockets
Instructions
  1. Press tofu in your TofuXpress for 4 hours, or overnight.
  2. Press thawed spinach in your TofuXpress (with the light tension spring) for 1/2 hour
For the Tofu Pockets
  1. Preheat a pan of oil (at least one inch thick) for frying
  2. Cut the tofu into squares or triangles, about one inch thick...
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Tangy Summer Stew

Tangy Summer Stew


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Ingredients
  1. 1 Brick Tofu, Nasoya brand, Extra Firm
  2. 2 cups chopped Celery, 1 inch pieces
  3. 5 medium Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  4. 1 medium White Onion, chopped
  5. 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  6. u00bc cup coarsely chopped fresh Parsley
  7. u00bc teaspoon ground Oregano
  8. 10 Kalamato Olives, pitted, and halved
  9. 1/2 teaspoon ground Sumac
  10. u00bd teaspoon ground Cumin
  11. u00bc teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
  1. Press Tofu in TofuXpress for a minimum of 2 hours.
  2. Using TofuXpress Xpress Cutter, cut Tofu into 24 even squares.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a deep, large saucepan, heat to a soft boil, Broth, Tomato, Onion, Celery, Parsley, Olives, and Oregano...
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