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Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

Name: Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu; ¼ cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and black pepper to taste

Rating: 3.97 stars

37 Ratings
27 Reviews
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Flavorful tofu, perfect for summer grilling. This is my absolute favorite way to eat tofu. The marinade is delicious and extremely flavorful. Serve with grilled vegetables or in a tortilla.

By Smitty

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Place the block of tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain off and discard the accumulated liquid. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slabs or cut into cubes and thread on skewers. Place tofu pieces or skewers on a plate.

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Step 2

Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Brush the tofu with the marinade. Cover the plate with plastic wrap, and marinate tofu in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tofu until almost blackened in spots, brushing occasionally with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

185 calories; protein 16.1g; carbohydrates 7g; fat 12.3g; sodium 29.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (27)

Most helpful positive review

Ellie

08/08/2011

Great recipe just made it tonight. I used only about 1/8 cup lime juice (the concentrated kind) and even so the tofu came out a bit too sour. So maybe this recipe calls for 1/4 cup fresh lime juice? Anyway use the lime juice conservatively. Same goes for cayenne. I love spicy so I don't mind the kick but if you aren't a fan reducing the cayenne to 1/8 tspn might be good. Otherwise the dish is super flavorful and delish. Very summery. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

CookinBug

09/13/2011

This wasn't as great as I was hoping it would be. For having marinated the tofu cubes for almost 24 hours they had virtually no flavor. I did skewers with mushrooms cherry tomatoes and onion chunks along with the tofu. Thanks for letting me try it!:) Read More

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(15)

37 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 2

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Ellie

08/07/2011

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Nicole

08/16/2011

I marinated with halfed cherry tomatoes as well as the tofu chunks put them on skewers and grilled. Perfect! Read More

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CookinBug

09/13/2011

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Melcharlene

07/21/2014

I find that marinating tofu never really works. My "marinating" technique works every time. I boiled a few cups of water and seasoned the water with garlic powder and kosher salt to taste then I poured it over my tofu cubes and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then I followed the recipe except there is no need to add any salt at this point. Read More

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brittmichelle

09/12/2011

just like another review said way too sour! I even watered it down a bit. Maybe if you use half the amount of lime and some broth. It was too late to try after marinating it by instruction. I did a lot to try and save this because I didn't wanna make a second dinner but I had to review on my way back to the kitchen. By the way I marinated it over night. It might help if you only marinate for the 2 hours Read More

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Mrs Stec

09/01/2012

This was my first time making tofu (after being disappointed at the prepared ones sold at the stores) and boy is this flavorful! It is spicy but we are used to spicy food (Indian Mexican etc) so that is part of the appeal. While it cooked (on a panini press) I used the marinade as a dressing for some carrots and quickly sauteed some sliced shiitake mushrooms. Served the slabs of tofu topped with the carrots mushrooms and sliced green onions. It was amazing. Read More

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Jenn

06/28/2012

Like other reviews say it's a bit on the sour/tangy side. Read More

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gourmetbreakfast

04/21/2013

I used dried cilantro (about 2.5 tbsp) and reconstituted lime juice (1/4 cup) and skewered them for the grill. I only marinated 2.5 hours and didn't find it overly tangy or sour. I think people need to be really careful marinating tofu since it's basically a sponge (especially if you press it right--I used a TofuXpress overnight). Anyway I was using this recipe as a component in my Copycat Moe's burrito attempt. I think it did very well though fresh cilantro and lime juice will greatly benefit my next attempt. Read More

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Mir

08/24/2014

This came out great. One tip I found in an other online recipe is to add some sugar so that the tofu can caramelize which it did. And I pureed the whole thing so that the cilantro can really get into the tofu. Finally I used half as much chili and cayenne pepper. Read More

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Cilantro Lime Grilled Tofu

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 185.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 32 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 9 %

vitamin a iu: 17 %

niacin equivalents: 36 %

vitamin b6: 11 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 69 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 22 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 1 %

thiamin: 17 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.