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Grilled Veggie and Tofu Stack with Balsamic and Mint

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Grilled Veggie and Tofu Stack with Balsamic and Mint

Grilled Veggie and Tofu Stack with Balsamic and Mint

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Equipment

  • Culinary Grade Stainless Steel Grill - Essential for grilling vegetables and tofu, providing a smoky flavor that complements balsamic glaze.

  • Food Processor - Useful for chopping vegetables uniformly or making the balsamic glaze from scratch if preferred.

  • Silicone Spatula - Essential for flipping and serving grilled vegetables and tofu, ensuring easy removal from the grill.

  • Silicone Baking Mats - Can be used for marinating or toasting bread, indirectly assisting in the prep stage.

  • Stainless Steel Grate - Used with any grill, including a stovetop or outdoor grill for the perfect vegetable and tofu sear.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Useful for precise ingredient measurement, especially when scaling up the recipe or ensuring consistency in vegetable size.

  • Serving Platters - For presenting the grilled veggie and tofu stack beautifully, enhancing the dining experience.

  • Vegetable Brush - Helps in cleaning vegetables before grilling, contributing to food safety and dish presentation.

  • 9. Grilled Vegetables Set - Comes with pre-cut veggies suitable for grilling, saving prep time.

  • 10. Mini Silicone Pastry Brush - Can be used to brush the vegetables with olive oil or balsamic glaze before grilling.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

  • 1 12-ounce container extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 8 slices, drained on paper towels

  • 1 zucchini, trimmed, cut lengthwise into four 4-inch-long slices

  • 1 red bell pepper, rounded ends trimmed, seeded, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces

  • 1 Japanese eggplant, trimmed, cut lengthwise into four 4-inch-long slices

  • 4 3-inch-diameter portobello or shiitake mushrooms, stems removed

  • 1 small head of radicchio, quartered through root end

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place vinegar and minced garlic in large bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Stir in sliced mint. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper.
2

Instruction 2

Working in batches, add tofu to marinade and turn to coat. Transfer tofu to baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, mushrooms, and radicchio to marinade in bowl and toss to coat.
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Instruction 3

Place zucchini, pepper, eggplant, and mushrooms on grill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until charred and softened, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Place tofu and radicchio on grill. Cook until tofu is charred and radicchio is charred and wilted, about 2 minutes per side.
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Instruction 4

Stack tofu and vegetables on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve
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