GRILLED VEGGIE & TOFU STACK WITH BALSAMIC & MINT

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This wonderful summer recipe is modified from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen (June 2009). It's easy, tastes delicious, and has fewer than 200 calories per serving! Feel free to modify the vegetables to your preference (I added the tomato).

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or 1/3 cup fig balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaf, plus sprigs (to garnish)
1 (12 ounce) container extra firm tofu, cut crosswise into 8 slices, drained on paper towels
1 small zucchini, trimmed, cut lengthwise into four 4-inch-long slices
1 small red bell pepper, ends trimmed, seeded, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces
4 slices tomatoes
1 Japanese eggplant, trimmed, cut lengthwise into four 4-inch-long slices
4 portabella mushrooms or 4 shiitake mushrooms, 3-inch-diameter, stems removed
1 small head radicchio, quartered through root end

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place vinegar and minced garlic in large bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Stir in sliced mint. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches, add tofu to marinade and turn to coat. Transfer tofu to baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, mushrooms, and radicchio to marinade in bowl and toss to coat.
  • Place zucchini, pepper, tomato, eggplant, and mushrooms on grill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until charred and softened, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Place tofu and radicchio on grill. Cook until tofu is charred and radicchio is charred and wilted, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stack tofu and vegetables on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Suranji Jayakody
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This dish is so pretty and colorful! It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.


inzmam Khan
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The balsamic mint sauce is a real game-changer. It adds a delicious tangy flavor to the dish that really brings everything together.


Zafar Jatt
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I had some zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers that were about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Cassandra Laddaga
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or a potluck.


Sady ahmad
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids loved the grilled veggies and the balsamic mint sauce.


Puro Tejano
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I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed it in this recipe. The grilling process really brings out the flavor.


Andrae Graver
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This dish is healthy and delicious, and it's also really easy to make. What more could you ask for?


Jennifer Manzano
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of veggies you like, and you can even add some grilled fruit for a sweet touch.


fagbuaro wale
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This dish is so pretty and colorful! It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.


Maya Ali
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The balsamic mint sauce is a real game-changer. It adds a delicious tangy flavor to the dish that really brings everything together.


Sajiwa Bandara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I had some zucchini and mushrooms that were about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Cyndi Schesny
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Jahangeer Hussain
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the grilled veggies have a wonderful smoky flavor.


Natasha Cavazos
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's now one of my go-to meals.


Nikola Krneta
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. I felt really good about eating something so healthy and delicious.


Satu Biswas
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The balsamic mint sauce was incredible and really made the dish. I'll definitely be using it on other recipes in the future.


Jaxon Dirroh
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This dish was super easy to make and didn't take too long. I loved that I could use up some of the veggies I had in my fridge.


Ken Gibson
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was grilled to perfection and had a delicious smoky flavor.


Nakalema Sylvia
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This grilled veggie tofu stack was a hit at our last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the balsamic mint sauce was the perfect finishing touch.