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Balsamic Grilled Tofu Recipe with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado

May 23, 2019 by Mommy Evolution 14 Comments

This Balsamic Grilled Tofu feels indulgent but is crazy healthy for you.

Some days I feel like having a vegetarian meal but honestly just don’t know where to start.

Add in some cauliflower cilantro rice and avocado to this grilled tofu and you have yourself an amazing meal! 

Oh… and don’t forget a touch of Sriracha Mayo to add in a little pop to the dish.

Grilled Balsamic Tofu Recipe with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado. A yummy vegetarian meal with zing.

Balsamic Grilled Tofu with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado

Just as things are warmer up here in Chicagoland, it’s time to warm up the grill, too.

If you’re looking for a special summer dish that’s healthy and tummy, look no further than this balsamic grilled tofu recipe!

A special thanks to House Foods for this recipe, which serves 4.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed well
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, grated
  • 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sriracha Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste

Grilled Balsamic Tofu Recipe with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado

Directions:

Step 1: Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices and set aside.

In bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Pour over tofu and marinate for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Meanwhile, mix together all ingredients for Sriracha Mayo.

Step 3: Grill marinated tofu 3 minutes on each side.

Step 4: In large bowl, combine cauliflower and cilantro. Separate mixture into four serving bowls.

Step 5: Top with grilled tofu and sliced avocado. Serve with Sriracha Mayo.

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Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic Grilled Tofu with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado

Balsamic Grilled Tofu with Cauliflower Cilantro Rice and Avocado

This Balsamic Grilled Tofu feels indulgent but is crazy healthy for you.

Ingredients

  • 1 package firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed well
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, grated
  • 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sriracha Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste

Instructions

  1. Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tofu and marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, mix together all ingredients for Sriracha Mayo.
  3. Grill marinated tofu 3 minutes on each side.
  4. In large bowl, combine cauliflower and cilantro. Separate mixture into four serving bowls.
  5. Top with grilled tofu and sliced avocado. Serve with Sriracha Mayo.
© Mommy Evolution
Cuisine: Vegetarian

 

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Filed Under: Grilling Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetable Recipes Tagged With: cauliflower, tofu, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Leigh says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:32 am

    This sounds perfect for my “new” vegetarian daughter! Thank you! (It’s a Party!

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      April 27, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Oh then she’ll love this dish! And you can always make the Cauliflower Cilantro rice for other dishes, too.

      Reply
  2. Helen Fern says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Sounds really tasty! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” linky!

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Sounds really good. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:31 am

    My oldest daughter just told me yesterday that she wanted to try tofu — and here today, I come across this recipe. Definitely going to try this.

    Pinning to my Deliberate FOOD board.

    Thanks for sharing and linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      April 28, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Ha! Perfect timing, right 🙂 Tofu done right can be wonderful. But tofu done wrong… ugh! If she likes the taste and small of balsamic, this will be a hit with her.

      Reply
  5. Adelina Priddis says

    April 30, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    This looks so delicious! I’ve never made tofu at home, but I love it when we go out to eat. I think this will be a good one to start with. Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      May 1, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Happy grilling!

      Reply
  6. Ashleigh says

    April 30, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Brilliant recipe! Sometimes it’s hard to make tofu intresting after eating it for so long. I’ll have to try this one out!

    I would love it if you would share this on my weekly link party : )

    http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-linkup-005/

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      May 1, 2016 at 9:34 am

      I think anytime you eat something over and over it can get hard to make it interesting. Happy grilling 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashleigh says

        May 5, 2016 at 8:48 pm

        Thanks for sharing on Peace, Love, link-up!
        The next party is tomorrow at 6, so stop on by and share anything new you might be working on!

        : )

        Reply
  7. Jana Seitzer says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    This looks tasty and healthy! Thanks for stopping by the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party!

    Reply
  8. Frugal Hausfrau says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I love marinated tofu and this looks gorgeous!! Thanks for linking up with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • The Jenny Evolution says

      May 4, 2016 at 10:28 am

      Then you’ll definitely love this recipe. Be sure to try the cilantro cauliflower, too 😀

      Reply

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