How to Grill Tofu

Wondering how to grill tofu? Get the best guide for grilling tofu with these step by step instructions, tofu grilling tips, and recipe ideas for grilling tofu on an indoor grill, electric grill, or BBQ grill rack.

One of my favorite all-time classic, go-to plant-based meals is simple grilled tofu. This tofu hack is so easy, healthy, nutritious, and versatile. All you have to do is mix up a marinade, marinate your sliced tofu, and grill it on an indoor grill, electric grill, our outdoor grill rack. Then you can enjoy the grilled tofu steaks as an entree on its own (try it with a corn and potato boil!), layered in a sandwich, or sliced into a grain bowl or salad. Once you have grilled tofu on hand, it will be gone in minutes! Grilled tofu is a wonderful summertime recipe, as you can enjoy it as an outdoor grill meal. I’ve put together the easy steps for grilling tofu in my step-by-step guide for How to Grill Tofu.

I love tofu—I always have a package in my refrigerator, and eat it several times a week in dishes, such as pasta or stir-fry, or just simply baked or grilled. Learn more about how to cook with tofu in this tofu guide here. Tofu is a very nutritious, minimally processed plant-powered food—high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals linked with disease protection. In fact, it’s part of the traditional Asian diet, in which people enjoy lower rates of obesity and chronic diseases. Grilling tofu is easy as can be! Just follow my easy steps below, and get my recipe for Grilled Spicy Sesame Tofu here.

Step-by-Step Guide for Grilling Tofu

Serving suggestions:

• Serve as Grilled Tofu Steaks as an entrée.
• Serve with a dipping sauce, such as Vegan Ranch Dressing.
• Serve on sandwiches, such as this Sriracha Sesame Breakfast Tofu Sandwich.
• Slice into grain bowls, such as this recipe for Sesame Tempeh Grain Bowl.
• Dice into salads, such as this Farmers Market Pasta Salad.

Get the recipe for Grilled Spicy Sesame Tofu here.

For other recipes featuring tofu, check out some of my favorites:

Vegan Stir Fry with Chinese Long Beans and Tofu
Buffalo Cauliflower Tofu Skewers
Crunchy Mandarin Tofu Salad
Asparagus Dill Tofu Quiche
Kale Tofu Vegan Bowl with Turmeric Hemp Hearts Topping

For health benefits of soy foods, check out the following:

9 Tips to Power Your Plate with Soy Foods
Busting the Top 5 Soy Myths
Does Soy Lead to Gynecological Issues?

To learn about the health benefits of tofu, check out these blogs on Soy Science Update and News on Soy Health Claim.

To learn about how tofu is made, check out this field trip to watch tofu making in Los Angeles.