Kick-off grill season with these tofu steaks! They're grilled until browned on both sides and then brushed with a sticky, citrusy, and spicy orange-ginger glaze — the perfect combination of flavors to welcome outdoor weather. Serve on a bed of grains with grilled vegetables and your favorite barbecue sides.
Grilled Tofu Steaks With Orange Ginger Glaze [Vegan]
Calories
92
Serves
6
Ingredients You Need for Grilled Tofu Steaks With Orange Ginger Glaze [Vegan]
For the Tofu:
- 1 14-ounce block tofu
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or juice from one navel orange
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
For Serving:
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Baby bok choy (optional, for serving)
- Cooked quinoa (optional, for serving)
How to Prepare Grilled Tofu Steaks With Orange Ginger Glaze [Vegan]
To Make the Glaze:
- Combine orange juice, soy sauce/coconut aminos, ginger, orange zest, sugar, and cayenne in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until a glaze consistency is reached.
To Make the Tofu:
- Drain the tofu block and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper napkins. Cut into six equal-sized portions. Cook tofu on a hot grill or grill pan for a few minutes on each side and then brush on glaze.
- Serve with grilled vegetables, quinoa, rice, or noodles, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 92 | Carbs: 6 g | Fat: 4 g | Protein: 8 g | Sodium: 251 mg | Sugar: 4 g
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About The Author
Sheil Shukla
See My RecipesSheil is a medical student and plant based blogger/Instagrammer from Chicagoland. Food is one of his greatest passions, and the creation of food has become a release from his medical studies. He started cooking more frequently about 4 years ago in college as a way of avoiding eating in dining halls. Since then, his passion for cooking has blossomed, and he now runs his own recipe blog, Plant-Based Artist, and a corresponding Instagram page.
Looks like something different to try. We eat a few vegetarian meals-I have one really great vegan recipe we eat a lot.
Megan Rose Quarnberg