Grilled Soy-Sesame Tofu

This is a great recipe for those really hot summer days that you don’t want to heat up the oven and house. Tofu is a great plant-based protein for everyone — women, men and kids. This grilled tofu pairs well with any vegetable, but I like roasted broccoli or sauteed asparagus the best.

Grilled Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 (14 oz.) package of firm tofu

• 1/3 cup lite soy sauce

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 2 Tablespoons water

• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 clove garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• Juice of 1 fresh lime (about 2 Tablespoons)

• 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger (optional)

 Preparation:

1. Cut tofu in half through the center horizontally and then in half to make four squares or rectangles.

2. Place a double layer of paper towels on a plate. Place the tofu pieces on the paper towels. Place another layer of paper towel on top of tofu. Now place a heavy pan on top. Let sit for 30 minutes to press water out of tofu.

3. Meanwhile, in a glass mixing bowl or measuring cup combine all ingredients except tofu to make marinade.

2. Place tofu in a Ziploc bag or square glass baking pan and pour marinade over tofu. Flip tofu several times, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours. Be sure to turn tofu several times during marinating time.

3. Heat oiled grill to 450*F. Place tofu on grill and discard remaining marinade.

4. Cook tofu pieces for 5-6 minutes or until grill marks appear. Flip tofu and cook an additional 2-4 minutes, or until firm, but not dry.

Makes 2-4 servings.

Grilled Tofu, sauteed asparagus, sourdough roll