Grilled Tofu With Chimichurri

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 ounces extra firm tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cut tofu block in half to get 2 pieces of 1/2 inch tofu from the 1 inch block.
• 2 with the 2 pieces still together, slice them both in half width wise, then cut the halves in half to get 8 1/2 inch thick pieces.
• 3 blot the cut tofu dry between paper towels.
• 4 in a food processor or spice mill, grind the oregano, parsley, garlic, and pepper flakes until finely minced.
• 5 add the vinegar and 1 tbsp oil to the spice mixture and blend until a rough sauce forms.
• 6 transfer spice mixture to a bowl and season with salt to taste.
• 7 brush tofu slices with remaining tbsp of olive oil, then grill over medium flame or in a grill pan on medium high heat for about 5 minutes per side.
• 8 plate the tofu slices after grilling and spoon sauce over grilled pieces just before serving.