Grilled Tofu with Ginger and Sesame

I had never grilled tofu before this experiment, but I'll most definitely be grilling it again in the future. This recipe has you grill it as a "steak" meaning one flat slab of tofu. It will help draw in tofu skeptics since it is recognizable as a typical shape and form for a protein, but will then quickly convert them to regular tofu eaters with its delicious flavor and texture. The ginger and sesame glaze pairs perfectly with the smoky grill flavor.

I served my tofu steaks over basmati rice and alongside some fresh, grilled asparagus simply coated with a touch of olive oil and a generous helping of black pepper. It made for a quick, delicious dinner. You could easily swap out the sides, however, to best suit your mood. Let us know in the comments if you come up with the perfect combination.

Difficulty: easy
Time: 1 hr 15 min



Grilled Tofu with Ginger and Sesame
Ingredients:
1 package extra firm tofu
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/8 c miso
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp dark sesame oil
1/8 c green onions, chopped

First, cut your tofu in half lengthwise. Place a number of paper towels down on your counter or on a plate. Put the tofu on top. Place several more paper towels on top of it and then a cutting board or other flat object. Pile a few more heavy items on top of that. Let the tofu sit, with the moisture pressing out, for 30+ minutes. Take advantage of that time to prep the marinade.

In a bowl mix together the red wine vinegar and miso with a whisk until smooth. Add 1/8 c water, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, canola oil, and dark sesame oil. Whisk until well combined. Add the green onions and stir.

Pour the marinade into a glass baking dish. When the tofu is done pressing add it to the dish, turning a few times to coat. Let it sit and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat your grill to medium high. Carefully remove the tofu, reserving the marinade. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and hot. Baste a couple times with some of the reserved marinade.

Put the tofu on a plate and pour the rest of the marinade over the top. Enjoy!

Servings: 2
Serving size: 1 tofu steak
Nutrition: calories 428; carbs 30g; fat 27g; protein 23g; sodium 1443mg; iron 24mg