Grilled tofu with chipotle miso sauce is a delectable dish that offers a savory, smoky flavor with a hint of spice. The combination of firm tofu, grilled to perfection, and a rich, savory chipotle miso sauce creates a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for a flavorful vegetarian main course or a protein-packed side dish, grilled tofu with chipotle miso sauce is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This simple yet sophisticated dish is easy to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.
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PERFECT GRILLED TOFU
This recipe is very easy to double, though you don't need quite double the marinade: About 1 1/2 times the marinade is perfect for four packages of tofu.
Provided by benandbirdy
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wrap tofu in a clean dish towel and weight it with something heavy such as a large can; leave it to drain for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Cut each piece of tofu crosswise into 6 thick slices and put it all in a baking dish. Pour marinade over tofu, turning to coat, and chill, covered, turning occasionally, at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours. Longer is better, but shorter is totally fine.
- Preheat a gas grill on high heat (450 degrees F to 650 degrees F) 10 minutes, then reduce heat to medium (325 degrees F to 375 degrees F)--or do whatever the equivalent is if you're using charcoal. Oil grate.
- Transfer tofu from marinade (letting excess drip off and reserving marinade) to grill with a spatula. Cover grill and cook tofu, turning once, until well browned but before grill marks get black, 10 to 15 minutes total. Transfer tofu to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan and boil until it reduces to about 1 cup, about 2 minutes. Pour over tofu and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 1 g
TOFU WITH HOT CHIPOTLE BARBECUE SAUCE
Instead of throwing out the adobo sauce that canned chipotle peppers are packed in, use it for this sauce. You can marinate the tofu in it for an extra-hot dish, or just brush it on cooked or uncooked tofu. This makes enough for a pound of tofu.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, quick, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together all of the ingredients. Brush on seared or grilled tofu as soon as it comes off the heat, or onto uncooked slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1004 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams
GRILLED TOFU WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 12h25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To a small non reactive bowl or dish combine marinade ingredients. Marinate tofu overnight.
- Place tofu slices on hot grill and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Place grilled slices in a warm place while making the sauce.
- In a separate saucepan whisk together olive oil, milk, flour and vegetable broth. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. Pour the mixture over grilled tofu. Serve immediately.
SEARED TOFU WITH MISO SAUCE
This basic tofu is delicious alone and with the miso sauce. But you have a host of other options as well: you can smother it with sautéed mushrooms or onions, you can put it in a sandwich with the works, or you can even slice it thinly then toss it with skinny udon noodles and peanut sauce. There are endless possibilities.
Provided by Deborah Madison
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain the tofu then slice it crosswise into 6 pieces. Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet. Add the tofu, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until golden. At first it will twitch around as the water in the tofu turns to steam, but then it will settle down. (Note: Tofu has fat in it so it will brown without adding more oil.) Once the first side is browned, turn and cook the second side, around 10 minutes in all. Shake over a tablespoon or two of your sauce of choice (soy, tamari, Worcestershire), season with salt and pepper to taste, and immediately turn off the heat. You can move to Step 2 while the tofu cooks.
- While the tofu is cooking, using a small saucepan, mix the miso with the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over low heat and cook while stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly, about a minute. Let it cook, then stir in the lemon zest and vinegar. Taste to make sure the mixture has enough lemon (if using Meyer lemon, you might want to add a little more juice).
- Place the tofu on a plate. Spoon the sauce over the finished tofu and garnish with the scallions and sesame seeds.
SPICY CHIPOTLE LIME GRILLED TOFU
This a great way to grill tofu with a different flavor than usually. It can be adjusted to your liking. Great for summer barbecues or a quick dinner. I like it with garlic bread, fresh corn on the cob, and a green salad. Prep time includes pressing the tofu.
Provided by veggieFriendly
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice tofu into 4-5 slices. Wrap the tofu in paper towl and press for 20-30 minutes under some heavy cans on a cookie sheet.
- When tofu is done pressing, mix 1/2 the packet of marinade mix, garlic powder, hot sauce, oil, water, and 1/2 the lime juice in a small bowl. Add more water if it seems too thick. The garlic and hot sauce can be adjusted to your liking.
- Place tofu in shallow pan or plate and cover with the marinade, turning to coat. Let marinade for 10 minutes.
- Grill on a grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat until searing marks are on both sides, and outside becomes crispy. About 10 minutes.
- Using a wedge or two of the remaining lime, sprinkle the juice over the cooked tofu for extra zing.
GRILLED TOFU
Pouring hot marinade over tofu slices encourages faster absorption of flavors, eliminating the need to marinate overnight. In a pinch, this method yields tasty results in three hours, but the recommended six hours deliver a much more complex, richer flavored tofu. Grilled, it makes a versatile side dish and is delicious warm or at room temperature. Pair it with steamed rice and a simple green salad, or turn the tofu into satisfying vegetarian sandwiches by tucking it into pita bread with lettuce and avocado.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, main course
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange sliced tofu in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate. Press top with more paper towels to remove excess water. Arrange tofu in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, or any shallow dish that can hold the tofu in one layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine oil, garlic and ginger over medium; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar, pepper and 1/4 cup water, and cook, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 2 minutes.
- Pour hot marinade over tofu. Gently turn tofu slices to evenly coat, then cover dish tightly with plastic wrap to seal in heat. Refrigerate for 6 hours (or up to 8 hours), flipping tofu slices halfway through.
- Heat grill to medium and grease grates well (or heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium and lightly grease). Grill tofu over direct heat until golden and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a small saucepan over medium and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in scallions.
- Transfer tofu to a serving plate and spoon over the sauce. Serve warm.
GRILLED TOFU WITH CHIMICHURRI
Chimichurri is a potent, hot and garlicky South American sauce that is usually served with grilled meats. Try it here with grilled tofu for a fiesty vegetarian dish that is sure to please. Make extra sauce and store it in the fridge for up to a month in an airtight container. It is great marinade for chicken, pairs nicely with any grilled meat and works well as a topping for baked fish.
Provided by rsarahl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tofu block in half to get 2 pieces of 1/2 inch tofu from the 1 inch block.
- With the 2 pieces still together, slice them both in half width wise, then cut the halves in half to get 8 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- Blot the cut tofu dry between paper towels.
- In a food processor or spice mill, grind the oregano, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes until finely minced.
- Add the vinegar and 1 tbsp oil to the spice mixture and blend until a rough sauce forms.
- Transfer spice mixture to a bowl and season with salt to taste.
- Brush tofu slices with remaining tbsp of olive oil, then grill over medium flame or in a grill pan on medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side.
- Plate the tofu slices after grilling and spoon sauce over grilled pieces just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 22.5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.9
GRILLED TOFU WITH CHIPOTLE-MISO SAUCE
Categories Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Summer Grill/Barbecue Healthy Vegan
Yield 4-6 people
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine chipotle peppers and their sauce, miso, vegetable oil, and brown sugar, and mix well. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade in another bowl and set aside. 2. Line a work surface with paper towels. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer on paper towels and cover with another layer of paper towels. Press gently to blot dry. 3. Place tofu in a large container, pour marinade over tofu, and gently turn to evenly coat. Refrigerate tofu at least 1 hour and up to overnight. 4. Stir sesame oil and soy sauce into reserved marinade and set aside. 5. When youâre ready to cook the tofu, prepare your grill. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. 6. When your grill is hot, clean and oil the grilling grate. 7. Place tofu slices over the cooler side of the grill, away from the coals. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Carefully flip tofu and grill until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a large plate. 8. Using a spoon or brush, coat each piece of tofu on both sides with the reserved marinade mixture. Sprinkle scallions on top and serve right away.
Tips:
- Choose firm or extra-firm tofu: This type of tofu holds its shape better when grilled and absorbs the marinade more easily.
- Press the tofu before grilling: This helps remove excess water, resulting in a firmer texture and better flavor absorption.
- Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, infuses it with flavor and helps keep it moist during grilling.
- Use a grill pan or non-stick skillet: This prevents the tofu from sticking and falling apart.
- Grill the tofu over medium heat: This helps prevent the tofu from burning and allows it to cook through evenly.
- Flip the tofu carefully: Use a spatula to gently flip the tofu to avoid breaking it.
- Serve the tofu hot or cold: Grilled tofu can be served immediately with the chipotle miso sauce, or it can be chilled and used in salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
Conclusion:
Grilled tofu with chipotle miso sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The smoky flavor of the grilled tofu pairs perfectly with the creamy and spicy chipotle miso sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or potluck.
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