Grilled Tofu

Take your tofu from blah to yum! with my Perfect Fried Tofu, Crispy Baked BBQ Tofu, Air Fryer Tofu, and Crispy Baked Tofu recipes as well. Introducing my new favorite way to cook tofu: on the grill! This recipe will show you how to make tofu taste amazing using a simple marinade and a hot grill. Who knew it could be so easy? The blocks of tofu are sliced into wide and thick slabs and then dunked in a savory marinade made from 5 pantry staples. The tofu soaks in those wonderful flavors for a few hours before it’s fired on the grill. From the gorgeous grill marks to the classic barbecue flavors to the endless ways to enjoy them, these grilled tofu steaks are too good to pass up! Pair them with all of your grilling season go-to’s, like my Sticky BBQ Tempeh Ribs, Vegan Veggie Kebabs, the Best Veggie Burgers, and more.

Why you’ll love this grilled tofu recipe

Golden on the outside, meaty on the inside – The high heat gives the marinated tofu steaks irresistible golden grill marks on the outside while the inside stays tender and meaty. An easy summer protein – Make in advance and fire the pieces on the grill anytime you need an easy and delicious plant protein for your summer dinners. The easiest and most delicious marinade – Like my Marinated Tofu recipe, I marinated the tofu slices in a 5-ingredient marinade to give them rich and savory flavors.

How to grill tofu

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below. Press the blocks of tofu for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the soy sauce, avocado oil, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Pro tip: Use extra firm or super firm tofu for this recipe! Softer varieties, like medium or soft tofu, will crumble and fall through the grill grates. Slice the tofu block into thick slices and place them in a large shallow dish or large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the tofu, then cover the dish or seal the bag and leave it to marinate in the fridge. Take the tofu slabs out of the marinade and place them on a preheated grill. Grill the tofu on both sides until golden brown grill marks appear. When done, transfer the grilled tofu steaks to a platter and cover them with aluminum foil to keep them warm. Before serving, simmer the reserved marinade in a saucepan until it thickens slightly, then pour it over the tofu. Enjoy!