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Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

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"Flavorful tofu, perfect for summer grilling. This is my absolute favorite way to eat tofu. The marinade is delicious and extremely flavorful. Serve with grilled vegetables or in a tortilla." — Smitty

Directions

Place the block of tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain off and discard the accumulated liquid. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slabs or cut into cubes and thread on skewers. Place tofu pieces or skewers on a plate.
Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Brush the tofu with the marinade. Cover the plate with plastic wrap, and marinate tofu in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tofu until almost blackened in spots, brushing occasionally with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 35 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 07, 2011

Great recipe, just made it tonight. I used only about 1/8 cup lime juice (the concentrated kind), and even so the tofu came out a bit too sour. So maybe this recipe calls for 1/4 cup fresh lime juice? Anyway, use the lime juice conservatively. Same goes for cayenne. I love spicy, so I don't mind the kick, but if you aren't a fan, reducing the cayenne to 1/8 tspn might be good. Otherwise, the dish is super flavorful and delish. Very summery.

—Ellie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 12, 2011

This wasn't as great as I was hoping it would be. For having marinated the tofu cubes for almost 24 hours, they had virtually no flavor. I did skewers with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and onion chunks along with the tofu. Thanks for letting me try it! :)

—CookinBug

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Aug 16, 2011

I marinated with halfed cherry tomatoes as well as the tofu chunks, put them on skewers and grilled. Perfect!

—Nicole

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Jan 20, 2012

This is a good start for marinade, try adding 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons of honey. Exchange out a 1/8 cup of the lime juice for 1/8 cup of rice vinegar.

—Shawn

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Sep 12, 2011

just like another review said, way too sour! I even watered it down a bit. Maybe if you use half the amount of lime and some broth. It was too late to try after marinating it by instruction. I did a lot to try and save this because I didn't wanna make a second dinner, but I had to review on my way back to the kitchen. By the way, I marinated it over night. It might help if you only marinate for the 2 hours

—brittmichelle

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Sep 01, 2012

This was my first time making tofu (after being disappointed at the prepared ones sold at the stores), and boy is this flavorful! It is spicy but we are used to spicy food (Indian, Mexican, etc) so that is part of the appeal. While it cooked (on a panini press) I used the marinade as a dressing for some carrots, and quickly sauteed some sliced shiitake mushrooms. Served the slabs of tofu topped with the carrots, mushrooms and sliced green onions. It was amazing.

—Mrs Stec

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Jun 28, 2012

Like other reviews say, it's a bit on the sour/tangy side.

—Jenn

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Apr 21, 2013

I used dried cilantro (about 2.5 tbsp) and reconstituted lime juice (1/4 cup) and skewered them for the grill. I only marinated 2.5 hours and didn't find it overly tangy or sour. I think people need to be really careful marinating tofu, since it's basically a sponge (especially if you press it right--I used a TofuXpress overnight). Anyway, I was using this recipe as a component in my Copycat Moe's burrito attempt. I think it did very well, though fresh cilantro and lime juice will greatly benefit my next attempt.

—gourmetbreakfast

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Nutrition

Calories
185 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
7 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
12.3 g
19%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
16.1 g
32%

Sodium
126 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 185
Calories from Fat: 111

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.3g 19 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 126mg 5 %
Potassium 306mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 16.1g 32 %
** Sugars 0.4g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 86 %
Iron 30 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 36 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 22 %
Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.