Tofu

If you’re doing Meat Free Monday, this is the perfect plant-based supper

This vegan take on a Hungarian classic works due to the smoky richness of the tofu and the starch from the potatoes, which helps to thicken the sauce. Serve it with wide noodles or brown rice

A vibrant curry that feels both virtuous and indulgent thanks to the velvety spinach, creamy coconut yogurt and crispy tofu. You can speed up prep time by using two packs of ready-to-eat beluga or Puy lentils instead of dried

Crispy tofu adds protein and bite to a warming broth with noodles and greens

It’s hard to beat a big bowl of spicy and comforting noodles on a cold winter evening. Here, we combine the noodles with some seasonal veggies, crispy tofu and a sweet and sticky sauce for a speedy meal that doesn’t disappoint

Sisig is a popular Filipino appetiser, traditionally made from chopped pork offcuts and often served on a sizzling dish. Here, a mixture of mushrooms and tofu replicate the meaty texture, while egg is stirred through at the end for creaminess

Combine crispy tofu with Chinese 5-spice, soy and sriracha for an easy, flavour-packed stir-fry. Tofu is a particularly good source or protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids

Tofu can be bland, so it’s good to pep it up with some big, bold flavours during cooking. The sesame trio in this recipe - oil, tahini and seeds - will deliver exactly the kind of complex flavour combination you need. For an even bigger flavour punch, look out for Chinese ‘tahini’, a rich sesame paste where the seeds are darkly toasted before being ground for a deeper intensity