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Blackened Tofu Steaks

Impress your guests with these Chewy Blackened Tofu Steaks. Made with extra-firm tofu marinated in a mixture of sauces and spices and then grilled to perfection for a wholesome vegan and gluten-free meal. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

Blackened Tofu Steaks

Instructions

  • To begin, whisk together the ingredients for the marinade in a shallow baking dish.  Cut the tofu into 3 even slices (about ¾" thick) and cut each of those slices into half. Add the thickly cut slabs of tofu to the marinade, ensuring the tofu is fully submerged. Marinade the tofu for at least two hours. Reserve the marinade.
  • Once the tofu has marinated, add it to a preheated grill. You can either use an electric grill or outside grill. Grill the tofu for 6-8 minutes per side, until the tofu is slightly charred and cooked all the way through.
  • Brush the tofu with extra marinade and serve with steamed vegetables and potatoes.

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Notes

Serving and Storing - Serve these steaks immediately alongside grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To serve, reheat the steaks in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil until the tofu is heated all the way through.
Make in Advance - While I don't recommend grilling the steaks until you are ready to serve, you can prepare the tofu and marinate it for up to 48 hours. To do this, place it in a shallow dish wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Store the tofu in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill. 
Recipe Tips
  1. If you get water-packed tofu, make sure to press it for at least one hour first to drain any excess water.
  2. Marinate the tofu for at least 2 hours. Consider marinating overnight for the best results.
Variations - If you'd rather bake these steaks, preheat the oven to 400F. Place the marinated tofu on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.  Once the tofu is firm and cooked all the way through, remove it from the oven. Brush extra marinade on tofu steaks and let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg