Description
This Chipotle Grilled Tofu recipe is a smoky and flavorful vegan dish perfect for grilling season. The tofu is marinated in a zesty chipotle and lime mixture, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that’s great for tacos, bowls, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices or cubes.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, chipotle peppers, lime juice, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the tofu: Place tofu in a dish, pour the marinade over it, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the tofu: Grill tofu for 3–4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and edges are slightly crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Tofu grills best when pressed to remove excess moisture.
- For extra smoky flavor, grill over charcoal.
- This tofu is versatile and can be used in tacos, bowls, or salads.
- You can use smoky barbecue sauce as a chipotle pepper substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
