Grilled tofu with mushroom sauce is a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal that can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Tofu, a versatile protein derived from soybeans, is grilled to perfection and smothered in a creamy, savory mushroom sauce, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for a special occasion, grilled tofu with mushroom sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings.
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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
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.
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 FILLETS IN MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE
This recipe comes from The Vegetarian Low-Carb Diet by Rose Elliott. This is good for Phases 1, 2 and 3. Good served with green vegetable or salad and perhaps some Cauliflower Mash.
Provided by pgaines439
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the sauce, fry the mushrooms lightly in the butter in a small saucepan for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Add the cream and simmer over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper and grated nutmeg and set aside.
- Cut tofu in half then slice each half horizontally so that you get four thin slices from each-eight in all. Sandwich these pairs, using garlic paste as "glue" to make four fillets. Brush the tofu fillets all over with olive oil and cook them on a hot griddle, so they cook through and get marked with black grid lines, turning them to cook on both sides. Alternatively, you can shallow-fry them in olive oil until crisp and golden.
- When the fillets are done, quickly reheat the sauce and serve with them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.1
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
Tips:
- Choose the right tofu: For grilling, use firm or extra-firm tofu. This will hold its shape better and won't crumble.
- Press the tofu: Pressing the tofu removes excess moisture, which helps it to absorb the marinade better and prevents it from sticking to the grill.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the tofu its flavor, so make sure to use a mixture of flavorful ingredients. Some good options include soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and herbs.
- Grill the tofu over medium heat: This will help to prevent the tofu from burning.
- Flip the tofu frequently: This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Serve the tofu immediately: Grilled tofu is best served hot off the grill. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, vegetables, or a drizzle of your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled tofu with mushroom sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tofu is packed with protein and flavor, and the mushroom sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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