Asian Grilled Tofu

Name: Asian Grilled Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 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)

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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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

Active Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Entertaining, Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Asian, Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 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.

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