Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri Sauce And Avocado Cuc

Name: Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri Sauce And Avocado Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) package firm tofu; 4 slices whole-grain bread; CHIMICHURRI SAUCE; 1/2 cup red onion, minced; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons oregano, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 -2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed; fresh ground black pepper (to taste); SALAD; 1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced; 7 ounces japanese cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; fresh ground black pepper (to taste); squeeze lemon; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) package firm tofu
4 slices whole-grain bread
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
1/2 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 -2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
SALAD
1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced
7 ounces japanese cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
squeeze lemon
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

1
Preheat a grill or grill pan.
2
Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Place in an air-tight container for an hour or up to several days in advance. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to serving.
3
Combine salad ingredients, gently adding the avocado last. Refrigerate until needed.
4
Pat the tofu slices dry with paper towels. Slice into four pieces. Brush the tofu and bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Grill the tofu, turning once, until grill marks form and the tofu is heated through, about 6 minutes.
5
Transfer the grilled bread and tofu pieces to plates. Top with salad. Drizzle with chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) package firm tofu, 4 slices whole-grain bread, CHIMICHURRI SAUCE, 1/2 cup red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri Sauce And Avocado Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri Sauce And Avocado Cucumber Salad

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