Grilled Tofu Steaks

These delicious tofu steaks have been a regular barbecue dish in our home this summer.  They're also my non-vegan husband's favorite tofu dish. ☺

I grill them alongside a favorite veggie for a simple, healthy, and tasty meal.

Tonight, my husband and I enjoyed them with grilled broccoli and brown rice.  My husband likes to add a little extra tamari sauce to his tofu and rice.  Both tamari sauce and soy sauce add a rich umami (meaty) flavor to any dish.  We prefer tamari sauce because it's less salty than soy sauce, and has a thicker consistency.

Enjoy!

Grilled Tofu Steaks

Makes 4 Steaks

Ingredients:

Marinade:

2 garlic cloves

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp. soy or tamari sauce

2 Tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp. maple syrup

3 tsp. ground pepper

2 tsp. dry rosemary leaves spice

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16 oz. extra-firm tofu, pressed (see the kitchen note at the bottom of the page of this post, if unsure about pressing tofu)

Instructions:

1. For Marinade: Mince garlic, then mix with remaining ingredients in a shallow dish.
2. Cut pressed tofu into 4 steaks, then add to marinade and place in refrigerator for 4 hours, flipping occasionally.
3. Oil barbecue grill and sear tofu steaks over direct medium heat for 10 minutes on each side.  Use a thin stainless steel spatula to flip.  Tofu will be firm, and show char marks when done.

Recipe adapted from VBQ: The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook