Chimichurri Grilled Tofu
Bright, fresh, and packed with a little kick, this Chimichurri Grilled Tofu is easy to make and perfect for summer meals. Fire up the grill for your new favorite way to make tofu.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 2 blocks extra-firm tofu pressed
Tofu Marinade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chimichurri recipe follows
Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley flat-leaf
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or sub 1 teaspoon dried
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Fresno pepper minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep the Tofu
- Drain the blocks of tofu and cut them into roughly 1/2" steaks. (I usually cut each block of tofu into 4 slices, for 8 total.)
- Recommended: Lay the tofu steaks out in one layer on a clean, lint-free kitchen towel. Top with another clean towel and gently weigh down with something flat, such as a cookie sheet or light cutting board. Lightly press for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture and slightly compress the texture of the tofu.
Make the Chimichurri
- Finely mince parsley, oregano, garlic, and Fresno chili.
- Add in olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Taste for salt and set aside.
Marinate the Tofu
- In a shallow and wide dish, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
- Add in 2 tablespoons of your chimichurri and mix to incorporate.
- Layer the tofu steaks in the dish with all of the marinade. Spoon some marinade over each piece of tofu to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. I like to give the dish a very gentle flip after about an hour to help it marinate evenly.
Grill the Tofu
- Preheat grill to 400°F and clean the grates. (On our grill, I set the burners to medium-high.) I also like to brush or spray on a little oil after cleaning.
- Arrange marinated tofu steaks on the grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes on the first side, or until the tofu has some nice blackened grill marks. Flip the tofu and, optionally, baste with extra marinade. Grill until golden brown on the bottom, about another 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
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