Grilled Sesame Peach Tofu

By Kirsten Maxwell July 9, 2023 27 mins read 101 Views

This sweet and savory grilled sesame peach tofu is bursting with flavors. This is a great recipe for the grilling season but can be enjoyed all year long!

This sesame-peach tofu is a great way to incorporate fruit into savory dishes.

It's a delicious way to continue grilling after you go vegan.

Every time, the peach preserves pair perfectly with that smoky flavor you get when grilling!

Use it to bring back summer memories during the winter by pairing it with rice and broccoli. There are so many possibilities.

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Why you'll love this dish

Simple - You don't need many ingredients to make this recipe, but you still get a great flavor.
Perfect For The Grill - Finding recipes for grilling in the summer when you're vegan can be difficult, but this recipe will help!
This is a simple recipe for gluten-free friends.

Recipe Ingredients

Gather your ingredients

Tofu We use super firm tofu for this recipe as it doesn't crumble and breaks when added to the skewers.
Peaches- To make the best tasting peaches, we recommend that you use peaches in season.
Cane Sugar is used to make the peach preserves. This sweetness allows for the caramelization to occur in the peaches, resulting in the perfect ratio you're used to with jams and jellies.

Below is a recipe card with a list of all the ingredients and their measurements.

Substitutions & Variations:

Tofu -- Firm or Extra-Firm tofu, pressed out. You can also use Pumfu, chickpea or chickpea-based tofu as an alternative.
Peach Préserves- To make this recipe even quicker, you can use a pre-made alternative instead of making your own. You won't require the lemon juice, peaches or sugar if you follow this method.
Cornstarch is used for the crisp coating of the tofu instead of grilling. Make sure you evenly coat the tofu and don't overcoat them, as this will result in an unpleasant floury flavor. If you want, you can substitute arrowroot.
Make this meal last longer - Feel free to add other vegetables to the skewers, such as peppers or squash. You can also add mushrooms or peppers.

Instructions for grilling peach sesame Tofu:

Step 1. Step 1.

Step 2. Step 2.

Step 3. Step 3.

Step 4. Step 4. Add half a cup peach preserves and mix with the other ingredients.

Step 5. Step 5.

Step 5. Step 5. Remove from heat.

FAQs about Recipes:

Is it possible to make this dish Top 9-free?

Yes. You can substitute the tofu for something like chickpea or pumfu. You can substitute the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, depending on what you need. You can also omit sesame seeds.

Can I prepare this dish in advance?

Yes. Place the cooled mixture in a container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes! You can double, triple, etc. this recipe to meet your needs.

Can it be frozen?

The excess peach preserves are available.

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Tofu with Grilled Sesame and Peach

Grilled Sesame Peach Tofu, a sweet and savory dish, is bursting with flavor. This easy to make recipe is great for grilling season but can be enjoyed all year long!

Main course Course

American Cuisine

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 Minutes

Cook Time 50 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour

servings people

Calories 250 Kcal

Author Larisha Bern

Ingredients

Use jarred peach jam instead of the preserves.

1 lb freshly peach, cut into cubes with pit removed and peeled
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 cups cane sugar (add more sugar if desired)

Tofu

1 block super firm tofu, cut into strips
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 smoked paprika
1/2 cumin
1/2 cinnamon
2 tablespoon Avocado oil

Instructions

Peach Preserves

Add peaches and the lemon juice to a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat. Stir together. Bring to a rolling boil. Break down peaches with a spatula, or use a mash to achieve desired size.
Add sugar and reduce heat to medium. Stir together. Stir frequently as you allow it to boil. Let cool and remove from heat.

Tofu

Heat grill to medium-high heat (around 350 F).
Add 1/2 cup of the peach preserves that has cooled, garlic minced, rice vinegar soy sauce sesame seeds onion powder smoked paprika cumin cinnamon to a small bowl. Mix well.
Place each tofu strip onto a wooden stick. Spray or brush lightly with avocado oil (or any other high-heat oil). Place the skewers onto the grill, heat them for 1-2 minuets and then flip. Repeat until all sides have been grilled.
Brush on some sauce every 30 seconds and rotate the pan. Remove from heat, and serve with additional sauce on the side.

Notes

*If your jam is not thick enough after cooling, you can return it to a boiling state and continue cooking for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Use leftover preserves in other recipes. Cover and store in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal

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