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Grilled Asian Tofu Recipe
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Grilled Asian Sesame Tofu with Vegetable Slaw

Enjoy a quick and satisfying dinner with Grilled Asian Sesame Tofu on a bed of Asian Vegetable Slaw.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 183kcal

Ingredients

TOFU The Perfect Pressed Tofu for Grilling, Baking, or Cooking in a Skillet

  • 14 ounces extra-firm organic tofu

TOFU AND SALAD MARINADE(ALMOND BUTTER DRESSING)

  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon miso
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste sriracha is spicy, so taste before you add the second teaspoon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup water

SLAW

  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 3 cup white cabbage shredded
  • 1 red pepper sliced thin
  • 6 green onions sliced thin (or ¼ cup)
  • 4 mandarin oranges peeled, and separated by sections
  • ½ cup thai basil leaves
  • ½ red onion sliced thin
  • 2 carrots shredded

Instructions

ALMOND BUTTER MARINADE/DRESSING

  • Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • QUICK TIP: Add the almond butter last to avoid it sticking int he bottom of the blender
  • Keep a small amount of dressing to add to the salad before serving.

PREPARE

  • Slice the block of tofu in half through the center
  • Cut into 4 individual slabs about an inch in thickness.
  • Place tofu pieces in an airtight container.
  • Use only half marinade/dressing; plate in the refrigerator for at least an hour. I like to marinate overnight.
  • Reserve the other half of the dressing for the slaw

CHOOSE YOUR COOKING METHOD: (PICK ONE BELOW)

    GRILLING TOFU

    • Pre-heat grill to 350 or medium-low
    • You can place the marinated tofu directly on the grill, or I use a grill basket.
    • Grill for 7 minutes on each side
    • Let cool slightly

    BAKED VERSION (If you don't have a grill) 

    • Follow the same directions for marinating.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
    • Place tofu pieces on a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; I used my copper crisper pan.
    • Cook for 15 minutes; then flip over and cook another 15 minutes

    AIR-FRYER VERSION

    • Dip the marinated tofu on each side with cornstarch
    • Place large pieces into the basket, not touching each other.
    • Cook on 370 for 10 minutes
    • Open the basket and turn large tofu pieces over.
    • Bake for 10 more minutes

    SERVE

    • On a plate or bowl, place the dressed slaw on the bottom of a plate or bowl.
    • Add sliced tofu

    OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:

    SLAW

    • Shred and sliced vegetables
    • Place in a bowl
    • Using the other half of marinade/dressing, for over slaw, reserving a small amount to add to the salad right before serving.
    • Toss until combined

    Notes

    QUICK TIP: 
    You can dress the slaw early. The longer the dressing marinates on the cabbage, the more it is absorbed. This is similar to dressing kale salads as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5017IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg