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grilled tofu on a plate

Ridiculously Juicy Grilled Balsamic Marinated Tofu

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  • Author: Britt Berlin
  • Prep Time: 120
  • Cook Time: 8
  • Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This is my family’s absolute favorite grilled marinated tofu- NO tofu press required!! It’s ridiculously juicy, tender, and refreshing with punchy savory flavor, and an absolute crowd pleaser for both vegans and non-vegans/meat-eaters. Honestly, it’s what made my chicken-loving dad fall in love with tofu. This will be a staple for your weekly dinners!

Ingredients

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  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley, plus additional fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prep: Slice each block of tofu in half width-wise, then in half height-wise (see photo references for shape). Make sure that if you’re using fresh parsley that it’s chopped. It should be a rectangle that’s 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Whisk: In a large sealable container, whisk together all marinade ingredients (soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and sesame oil).
  3. Marinate: Dip each tofu slab into the marinade to evenly coat. Then place all tofu slabs back into the marinade, already in a sealable air tight container. Seal the container and gently flip the container over a few times to evenly coat the tofu again. Marinate for at least 2 hours, but preferably as long as you can (overnight is even better!!).
  4. Grill: Once the grill is heated, you can place each tofu slab onto the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly charred on the edges. Flip to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side. Then remove from the grill.
    1. Grill plate option: Alternatively, you can use a grill plate. Coat the grill plate in avocado oil, and heat on high. Follow the instructions for placing the tofu on and cooking the tofu per the grilling method above.
  5. Serve and enjoy! Top with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy! Store in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 6 days.

Notes

Balsamic vinegar: If you want a more traditional teriyaki flavor, you can use rice vinegar. But the balsamic really adds a nice sweetness to the salty marinade!

Mustard: You can also use 1 tbsp mustard powder.

Gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos!

Find it online: https://thebananadiaries.com/grilled-marinated-tofu/