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Grilled Tofu with Argentine-style Chimichurri

Yields1.5 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Grilled Tofu with Argentine-style Chimichurri

 1 ½ cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
 1 tbsp minced garlic
 2 tsp dried oregano
 ¾ cup soybean (vegetable) oil
 ½ cup red wine vinegar
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 optional: red pepper flakes
Grilled Tofu Recipe
 14 oz block extra firm tofu
 2 tsp soybean (vegetable) oil
 ½ tsp kosher salt
1

Rinse the parsley well with water and pat it until completely dry. Remove any thick stems and roughly chop.

 

2

Add the parsley, garlic, and oregano to the food processor. Pulse a few times until finely chopped - ensuring it does not become a paste.

 

3

Add red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and pulse briefly (again) to combine all ingredients.

 

4

4. Add soybean oil and blend once more. *Best results if the food processor is on low and the soybean oil is slowly added.

 

5

Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Red pepper flakes can also be added if preferred.

 

6

et rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow time for the flavors to meld together. Enjoy over tofu, steak, or veggies.

 

Grilled Tofu Recipe
7

Press tofu in tofu press for 15 min to drain.  Slice tofu in half long ways and drizzle soybean oil and salt on each side of both halves.  Grill tofu slices 5 minutes on each side.   Top with chimichurri sauce and enjoy. 

 

Nutrition Facts

1.5 servings

Serving size

3.5oz Tofu with 1 tbsp Chimichurri

Amount per serving
Calories166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g18%
Sodium 98mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Protein 8.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.