Grilled Tofu Torta

Name: Grilled Tofu Torta
Prep time: 1 d 45 min
Cook time: 1 d 45 min
Total time: 1 d 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 425 grams black beans, drained and rinsed; 57 grams 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (about; 397 grams extra-firm tofu; 2 mediums garlic cloves, finely chopped; 177 milliliters mild to medium Mexican hot sauce, such as Cholula; 473 milliliters shredded iceberg lettuce; 4 servings Kosher salt; 59 milliliters coarsely chopped pickled jalapeños; 4 brioche or soft sandwich buns, split; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the grill grates; 2 Tbsps water

Grilled Tofu Torta might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 491 calories, 23g of protein, and 20g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 24 hours and 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up water, sandwich buns, cotija cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

For the tofu:Line a work surface with a double layer of paper towels.

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Tofu

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Paper Towels

Place the tofu on the paper towels and cover with another double layer of paper towels. Using your hands, gently press on the towels until they’re soaked through.

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Tofu

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Paper Towels

Remove and discard the paper towels.

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Paper Towels

Cut the tofu crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch) slices.

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Tofu

Pour half of the hot sauce into an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.

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Hot Sauce

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Baking Pan

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high (about 450°F to 550°F).Meanwhile, heat the measured oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

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Cooking Oil

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Grill Pan

Sauce Pan

Grill

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Garlic

Add the beans and water, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Using the back of a fork or wooden spoon, mash about half of the beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Beans

Water

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Wooden Spoon

Remove from the heat and set aside.When the grill is ready, rub the grates with a towel dipped in oil.

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Cooking Oil

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Grill

Place the marinated tofu on the grill, season with salt, cover the grill, and let the tofu cook undisturbed until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a flat metal spatula, flip the tofu, season with salt, cover, and cook until grill marks appear on the second side and the tofu is warmed through, about 3 to 4 minutes more.

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Salt

Tofu

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Spatula

Grill

Transfer to a large plate and cover loosely with foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Place the buns on the grill, cut-side down, and cook until grill marks appear, about 3 to 4 minutes.Divide the reserved beans over both halves of the buns in an even layer. Divide the cheese and jalapeños over the bottom buns. Divide the avocado over the jalapeños and season with salt and pepper. Divide the tofu over the avocado, then divide the lettuce over the tofu. Close with the bun tops and serve.

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Avocado