Grilled Sesame Peach Tofu

crispy sesame peach tofu on wooden skewers over rice.

4.50 from 2 votes

This sweet and savory Grilled Sesame Peach Tofu is out of this world bursting with flavor. It's simple to make, perfect for grilling season, but great year round as well!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Andrew Bernard

Ingredients

For the Peach Preserves (Omit if using jarred peach preserves)

1 lb fresh peaches, peeled and pit removed, cut into cubes
1 lemon, juiced
1 ½ cups cane sugar (add more sugar if desired)

For the Tofu

1 block super firm tofu, cut into strips
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoon sesame seeds, more for garnish
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon Avocado oil

Instructions

For the Peach Preserves

To a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add peaches and lemon juice. Stir together. Bring to a boil. Use a spatula or mashed to break down the peaches to desired size.
Reduce heat to medium heat and add in the sugar. Stir together. Allow to boil, stirring frequently until it coats the back of a spoon (about 15-25 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

For the tofu

Start grill and bring to medium-medium high heat (around 300-350 F).
To a small bowl, add ½ cup of the cooled peach preserves, minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin and cinnamon. Whisk together well.
Place each strip of tofu onto a wooden skewer. Lightly spray or brush with avocado oil (or another high heat oil). Place skewers on grill and heat for 1-2 minutes, flip and repeat until all four sides are grilled.
When back to the original side, brush on some of the sauce and rotate every 30 seconds, brushing as you go. Remove from heat and serve with more sauce on the side.

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Notes

*Once your jam has cooled, if you find it's not thick enough, return to a boil and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring often.

*Serve leftovers preserves with the tofu on the side or cover and place in fridge for up to 2 weeks and use in other recipes.

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