Sharon Palmer RD

Published on July 21, 2024

You can make the best plant-based tofu steaks for a hearty, delicious main dish in no time. Just slice extra firm tofu into slabs, marinate in a flavorful sauce, and grill or roast to perfection! With its meaty texture and mild taste, tofu takes up all of those amazing flavors in marinades to create a delicious savory dish. And this hearty plant protein grills up so nicely, with the flavors caramelizing together and the firm texture holding up well on the barbeque. One of my favorite summer recipes is a vibrantly flavored grilled tofu steak, because you can whip it up so effortlessly and quickly. Tofu lasts a long time in the fridge, so you can keep it on hand to whip up the best tofu steak recipe ever, utilizing some of your favorite spices and ingredients. In this vibrant recipe for Chipotle Lime Grilled Tofu Steaks, just whip up a yummy Chipotle Lime marinade using smoky chipotle chiles in adobo, fresh lime juice, EVOO, and savory spices. Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Notes

These Chipotle Lime Grilled Tofu Steaks are vegan and gluten free, meaning they fit so well into a variety of eating patterns. In addition, you’ll get a hearty source of protein, fiber, minerals, and B vitamins. Plus, you can make this tofu dish oil free, added sugar free, and added salt free to match your whole foods plant based recipe needs.

Even Violet loves this recipe for tofu steaks.

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Chipotle Lime Grilled Tofu Steaks

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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Description

This vibrant, easy Chipotle Lime Grilled Tofu Steaks recipe is vegan and gluten free, and just packed with powerful taste and nutrition. You can make it without added oil, salt or sugar for your whole foods plant based cooking style.

Ingredients

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Tofu:

1 (16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained well (for best results, press the tofu, learn how here)

Chipotle Lime Marinade:

2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a 7-ounce can)
1 fresh lime, juiced
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoon agave syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, sliced into wedges

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Instructions

Slice well drained tofu (for optimal results, try pressing tofu—learn more here) in 8 equal pieces to create rectangles about 1 inch thick (or steaks). Place in a shallow dish.
In a small bowl, mix together: chopped chipotle chiles in adobo plus sauce, lime juice (from 1 lime), olive oil (optional), agave syrup (optional), cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt (optional). Makes about ½ cup marinade.
Drizzle marinade over the tofu steaks. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning tofu to absorb marinade about halfway through marinating time.
To cook, heat a grill over medium-high heat. Remove tofu steaks out of marinade and place on grill. Reserve remaining marinade to brush over steaks while cooking. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning over about halfway through and brushing with remaining marinade, until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outer surface.
Remove from grill and place on a small serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings (2 pieces per serving).

Prep Time: 8 minutes + 1 hour marinating time
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Entree
Cuisine: American