Summertime Heaven: Grilled Lemon Oregano Tofu

We finally bought a grill after years and years of not having one and I’ve been on a grilling spree  If I can’t grill it, I don’t want to make it.

Last week, I experimented with grilling tofu. I tried different marinades and grilling techniques and I came up with several winners, but the Grilled Lemon Oregano Tofu was the definite #1. It’s so simple and fresh too.

Grilled Lemon Oregano Tofu

Ingredients:

1 8 ounce package of extra firm tofu
3 lemons, juiced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons of fresh oregano, chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons of olive oil (plus oil to brush on the grill and tofu)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

How to make:

1. drain tofu and press the extra water out by squeezing the block between your hands. Too much water will make the tofu crumble on the grill.
2. Cube tofu into 1 inch x 2 inch cubes. Cubes work better than slices.
3. Whisk all the other ingredients together to combine and pour into a small shallow baking dish.
4. Place the tofu cubes in the marinade so that they are covered. Marinate for at least an hour. More is better if you have enough time.
5. If your tofu isn’t covered by the marinade turn them halfway through the marinating process.
6. To grill, coat your grill lightly with olive oil. Tofu sticks very easily. I brush on some olive oil before I light the grill.
7. Brush your cubed tofu lightly with olive oil and place on the grill. Medium to low heat.
8. Grill on each side for about 5 minutes.

I served my grilled tofu with Cous Cous and Grilled Insalata Caprese. Will share those recipes later.

Tags: dinner, Grilling, vegetarian

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