Grilled Tofu
Serves 4 to 6
This grilled tofu recipe is one of our favorite ways to cook tofu! Satisfying, flavorful, and perfectly charred, it's a delicious plant-based main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 14-ounce blocks extra-firm tofu
- Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil* (see note), more for brushing
Seasoning options (choose one)
- 1½ tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1½ tablespoons curry powder
- ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce*
For serving (choose one)
- Lime wedges and/or cilantro lime dressing
- Sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
- Press the tofu. Wrap each block of tofu in a kitchen towel or paper towels. Place a heavy cast iron skillet on top and let it sit for 30 minutes. This helps squeeze excess water out of the tofu, which keeps it from sticking to the grill.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cut each tofu block into 4 slabs and place on a tray or plate. Drizzle the tofu with the avocado oil and sprinkle with your desired seasoning*. Use your hands to coat both sides.
- Brush or spray the grill grates with oil. Grill the tofu for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until char marks form and the tofu releases from the grill grates. Remove from the grill and season to taste.
- If you seasoned the tofu with fajita seasoning, chili powder, or curry powder, serve with lime wedges and/or cilantro lime dressing. If you seasoned the tofu with tamari, serve with additional tamari or sesame ginger dressing. See the blog post above for additional serving suggestions.
Notes
*If using tamari, there's no need to drizzle the tofu with oil. Just make sure to oil the grill grates well before you place the tofu on the grill.