PEPPERED TOFU STEAKS

SERVES 4 STEAKS

2 garlic cloves

1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

2 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. agave nectar

2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. freshly ground pink pepper

1 tsp. fresh rosemary

400g (14oz) frozen and thawed tofu

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 282kcal
Fat: 22.5g (3.7g S.Fat)
Carbs: 12.5g
Protein: 10.7g
Sugar: 7.1g
Sodium: 547mg

METHOD

To make the marinade, mince the garlic and combine it with the remaining ingredients (except the tofu) in a blender until smooth.

Cut the tofu into 2 cm thick slices, add to the marinade, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Oil the grill and sear the tofu steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over direct heat, then finish cooking them over indirect heat with the lid closed for another 3 minutes on each side. Baste frequently with the remaining marinade.

RECIPE NOTES

If you sear the steaks on a cast-iron grill, you can get nice char marks. To turn them over, use a thin stainless- steel spatula.