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Asian Grilled Tofu

Vegetarians coming over for dinner? They'll love this zesty Asian-style recipe for tofu "steaks," and you'll love how easy they are to prepare!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entertaining, Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Asian, Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Yield: 8 servings

Materials

  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root grated
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves picked and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 pounds firm tofu squeeze to release most of water, then cut into 4-oz slices

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except tofu. Pour over tofu, and marinate, refrigerated, for up to 2 hours.
  • In a large hot nonstick skillet, sear one side of tofu "steaks" till brown, about 4 minutes, then flip to other side to brown, another 4 minutes.