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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    Published: Jul 26, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    I have a hard time with grilling. This is mainly due to being a vegetarian. I know, I know, you can cook just about anything on the grill, but most vegetarian foods have their own unique challenges.

    Veggie burgers fall apart, veggie dogs just aren't that good, and tofu sticks to the grill like crazy.

    So I haven't done a whole lot of grilling at home. Then last year I visited a restaurant where they served tofu on a cedar plank.

    I never even thought to grill my tofu on a cedar plank! I've only ever seen recipes for cedar plank grilled fish, but why should fish have an exclusive license to cedar plank grilling?

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    I went home and tried making my own cedar plank grilled tofu, and it turned out awesome. This is actually a pretty ideal way to cook tofu, not just because it prevents it from sticking to the grill, but it also gives the tofu some fantastic flavor and texture.

    (And if you really want to take things up a notch, consider making your own tofu!)

    The plank gives the tofu a hint of woodsy taste, which is delicious. It's also a gentler of a cooking method than putting the tofu right on the grill, so the tofu gets cooked nice and evenly.

    Marinating the tofu infuses it with flavor, and then brushing some of the marinade over the tofu while cooking packs in even more flavor.

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    Pretty much any kind of sweet fruit salsa would be delicious on top of these grilled tofu slabs.

    I went with cherry salsa, because (1) I'm taking every opportunity to eat as many summer cherries as possible while they're in season, and (2) cherries are a particularly sweet and juicy fruit, which is perfect in contrast to the smoky grilled tofu.

    You can find the cedar planks you need for this recipe in most supermarkets, usually where they stock seasonal items like grilling charcoal. I've also found they're great for grilling veggies, so stock up and consider grilling your whole dinner on some planks.

    If you love this recipe, be sure to check out these other tasty ideas:

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    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    Cedar Plank Grilled Tofu with Cherry Salsa

    These marinated tofu slabs are grilled to smoky perfection on cedar planks and served with fresh salsa made from juicy summer cherries.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cedar plank tofu, grilled tofu
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 191kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the cedar plank grilled tofu:

    • 1 large cedar plank about 12 x 6 inches, you could also use a couple of smaller planks
    • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 14 ounce package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed at least 20 minutes.

    For the cherry salsa:

    • 2 cups fresh cherries your favorite variety, pitted and coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
    • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    Make the cedar plank grilled tofu:

    • Fill a large shallow dish with water and place the cedar plank in to soak. Allow to soak for 1 to 2 hours.
    • While the plank soaks, marinate the tofu. Stir the soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, paprika, and garlic together in a shallow dish. Cut the tofu in half, width-wise, then cut each half in half, thickness-wise, so you have 4 rectangular slabs. Place the slabs into the dish with the soy sauce mixture and allow to marinate while the planks soak, spooning to redistribute some of the marinade over the tofu every so often.
    • Heat an outdoor or indoor grill to medium-high and place the plank directly on the grill to preheat. Allow the plank to heat up for a minute or two, then use tongs to arrange the tofu slabs on the plank. Cover and grill for about 20 to 25 minutes, lifting the lid to brush the tofu with excess marinade once or twice during cooking. The tofu should be browned all around with dark edges when it's finished cooking.

    Make the cherry salsa:

    • While the tofu cooks, stir all ingredients for the cherry salsa together in a medium bowl.

    Serve:

    • Divide the tofu onto plates and spoon the cherry salsa over top. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 539mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Agness of Run Agness Run says

      July 28, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Wow! This really seems like a worth making recipe, Alissa! Can't wait to give it a try?

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        July 30, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Victoria says

      April 19, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      This looks delicious! I am going to have to try this!

      I am vegan and we grill at least 4 times through the week with every vegetable you can think of and also Tofu. The trick to the Tofu not sticking on the grill (PEANUT OIL). Take a paper towel with Peanut Oil on it and go over the grill once then close the lid, then do it a second time and you are ready for Grilled Tofu with nothing sticking:)

      Reply
    3. Jeanette says

      August 18, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      My mom and I made this recipe for dinner today - it was so wonderful! We made lots of tofu and used extra marinade for salmon for other members of the family. Highly recommend! Will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
    4. Jamie says

      August 29, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      It was a hit- don’t use too much lighter fluid though, the tofu absorbs that flavor more than meat might.

      Reply

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