pIf you're looking to mix up your protein sources with plant-based powerhouses, look no further than Tofu as an easy-to-cook vegan or vegetarian option. Tofu is flexible, cooking-wise. This is because it comes in a variety of textures depending how much water is pressed out and is pretty bland. Because it's relatively tasteless, it takes to other flavors well without competing with them.ppbrppstrongTofu, also known as bean curd, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness it can be silken, soft, firm, extra firm or super firm. Beyond these broad categories, there are many varieties of tofu. It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish and its flavors, and due to its spongy texture it absorbs flavors well.strongppbrppIf you've never worked with it before, cooking tofu can be daunting. But once you learn a little about it, it couldn'