Tofu steaks are a tasty meatless main course full of protein, marinated in steak seasoning. Grill them in the summer or bake them. They're vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and whole food plant-based._______________________________Plant Diversity: Striving for 30 different plants per weekThe number of plants in this recipe: At least 1 plant
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Marinating time1 hourhr
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 85.23kcal
Equipment
knife and cutting board for slicing tofu
measuring spoons
pastry brush to help distribute marinade
fork or spatula top flip and rearrange tofu
oven or toaster oven, air fryer, or grill
large sealed container or two medium, for marinating
Ingredients
1poundsuper firm tofuor pressed extra firm, 14-16 ounces ok
3tablespoonscoconut aminos
1tablespoontamarireduced sodium; or soy sauce if gluten is ok
1teaspoonsteak seasoningor up to two, depending on your taste
½teaspoongarlic granulesor two cloves garlic, minced
Make the marinade by combining all the ingredients (other than the tofu) in a large container. If you're using two containers, divide the marinade between them. Stacking the tofu is ok, so don't worry if the container won't allow all the pieces to lay in the marinade.
Slice the tofu in half along its length, than in quarters, than into eight pieces total.
Dip the tofu slices into the marinade, then flip them. Stack dipped pieces on top, if needed. Use a pastry brush to distribute the marinade, if desired. Seal the container(s) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Remove from the fridge, then rotate and flip each piece. Be sure to move the pieces on top to the bottom, and to flip each piece and dip or soak in the marinade. Seal and return to the fridge for another 30 minutes minimum.
Choose your cooking method. (I usually use a toaster oven.) Set your oven, toaster oven, or air fryer to 400 degrees, or set up your grill.
Remove the marinating tofu from the fridge and place each piece evenly on a baking sheet or pan, preferably lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
Bake until golden. Approximate cook times are:15-20 minutes in an oven10 minutes in a toaster oven6 minutes air fryer (check and add time, if needed)5-10 minutes on a grill
Best served with whole grains or potatoes and chimichurri verde.
Store in a refrigerated sealed container for up to a few days.
Notes
Servings are based on two pieces per person.Serve with my chimichurri verde!