Grilled Tofu with Avocado Chimichurri
A fresh take on a classic Latin staple! Fresh herbs, a hint of spice, and a hearty crunch rounds out this sure-to-be summertime favorite.
Grilled Tofu with Avocado Chimichurri Recipe
Prep time:
25 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Servings:
2-4 servings
Gluten Free
Vegan
Ingredients
Marinated Tofu:
- 1 package (350g) of firm tofu, cut into thick slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper
- Add half of a jalepeno (finely chopped) for some added heat
AVOCADO CHIMICHURRI:
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 avocados, cubed and pitted
- A generous pinch of salt & pepper
- Que Pasa Yellow Tortilla Chips, for serving
Instructions
- Combine all marinated ingredients into a bowl.
- In a baking dish, pour marinated ingredients over sliced tofu, ensuring all tofu is coated. Cover and transfer to the fridge.
- While the tofu is marinating, prepare the chimichurri. Add all the ingredients into a bowl and toss to combine. Set this mixture aside while you cook the tofu.
- Preheat your grill to a low to medium setting, and grill the tofu slices for 3-4 minutes on each side, allowing a nice sear to develop.
- To serve, top the grilled tofu with avocado chimichurri along with Que Pasa Tortilla Chips. Enjoy!
About The Author
Sara Stevens
Sara Stevens is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, blogger, plant-based recipe developer at The Forest and Fig and beekeeper living in Vancouver, BC. She is enthused about all things food related - cooking, eating, and growing - and is passionate about health and nutrition, the connection between what we eat and how that relates to our personal health and wellbeing.
