Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri Sauce And Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipes

GRILLED TOFU WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE AND AVOCADO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan.
• Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Place in an air-tight container for an hour or up to several days in advance. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to serving.
• Combine salad ingredients, gently adding the avocado last. Refrigerate until needed.
• Pat the tofu slices dry with paper towels. Slice into four pieces. Brush the tofu and bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Grill the tofu, turning once, until grill marks form and the tofu is heated through, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer the grilled bread and tofu pieces to plates. Top with salad. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately.

GRILLED TOFU WITH CHIMICHURRI ON TOAST

Steps:

• Combine red onion, parsley, oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and red-pepper flakes in a bowl; season with salt. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for serving. Marinate tofu at room temperature in remaining sauce, basting occasionally, for 1 hour.
• Combine avocado and cucumber. Season with salt and black pepper. Squeeze lemon over salad, and drizzle with oil; gently toss to combine.
• Heat a grill (or grill pan) to medium; lightly oil hot grates. Lightly brush bread on both sides with marinade. Grill until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Grill tofu until lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on bread with reserved sauce, and avocado salad on the side.

GRILLED TOFU WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Cut tofu block in half to get 2 pieces of 1/2 inch tofu from the 1 inch block.
• With the 2 pieces still together, slice them both in half width wise, then cut the halves in half to get 8 1/2 inch thick pieces.
• Blot the cut tofu dry between paper towels.
• In a food processor or spice mill, grind the oregano, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes until finely minced.
• Add the vinegar and 1 tbsp oil to the spice mixture and blend until a rough sauce forms.
• Transfer spice mixture to a bowl and season with salt to taste.
• Brush tofu slices with remaining tbsp of olive oil, then grill over medium flame or in a grill pan on medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side.
• Plate the tofu slices after grilling and spoon sauce over grilled pieces just before serving.