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Prep time
3 hours
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Cook time
15 hours
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Makes
6 skewers
Author Notes
Balsamic marinated tofu caprese skewers —TF7
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Ingredients
- Balsamic Marinated Tofu
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4
cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon
dried oregano
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1/3 cup
balsamic vinegar
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2/3 cup
olive oil
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1 pinch
salt
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1 pinch
fresh ground pepper
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1
15 oz package extra firm tofu (Trader Joe's is my favorite for grilling)
- Pesto Sauce and Skewers
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1/4 cup
parmesan cheese, grated
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1
clove garlic
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2 cups
basil leaves
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1/4 cup
walnuts
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1/2 cup
olive oil
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1 pinch
salt (optional)
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18
cherry or grape tomatoes
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1
8 oz package pearl mozzarella
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6 pieces
sliced baguette
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12
basil leaves, plus more for garnish
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olive oil, for brushing bread
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neutral cooking oil, for brushing grill
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coarse salt, to taste
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balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Directions
- Balsamic Marinated Tofu
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Drain tofu from water, and press between two cutting boards weighed down with cans or something else heavy for about 30 minutes.
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Slice your tofu into 12 cubes.
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Smash garlic . Place in a 1 quart zip loc bag along with the rest of your ingredients. Add tofu cubes and gently shake to fully coat the tofu in the marinade.
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Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, but up to 12 hours. Make sure to turn the bag occasionally, so the marinade absorbs evenly.
- Pesto Sauce and Skewers
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Combine parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, walnuts and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until well combined and taste. Add salt to taste if needed.
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Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium high. Oil the grates .
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Prepare your skewers. Alternating cherry tomatoes and tofu cubes, thread 3 cherry tomatoes and 2 tofu pieces per skewer. Reserve the extra tofu marinade for brushing.
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Grill the skewers over medium high heat for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through. If your tofu is sticking, give it a minute, as it usually releases once it is fully cooked.
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While the tofu is grilling, or right afterwards if you don't have room, grill the bread for about 3 minutes on each side.
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Wrap a mozzarella ball in a basil leaf, and thread onto each end of the skewers.
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Put the grilled bread on a large plate, and pile the skewers on top. Drizzle with the pesto sauce and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
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