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Tofu Steaks with Watermelon and Vegan Feta Salad
It’s the 9 days before Tisha b’av when many observant Jews don’t eat meat (except on Shabbat).
This year I have a show-stopping 9 Days recipe for you that is vegan, of course, but ironically I think it’s perfect for Shabbat because it is so special for company. If you are regularly vegetarian or vegan, or inclined to serve others who are, on Shabbat, this is the recipe for you. Or if you simply want to try something beautiful and fun during the 9 days, this is a great choice!
Behold: A beautiful platter with grilled tofu steaks, topped with watermelon and vegan feta salad, and a balsamic drizzle.
The key to the grilled tofu is a grill pan.
I also doused the tofu “steaks” in Trader Joe’s Smoky BBQ Coconut Aminos. I ordered this from Amazon because my local Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry it. You can also simply use regular Coconut Aminos.
Four steps to making Tofu Steaks with Watermelon and Vegan Feta Salad
- Prepare tofu: Cut your Tofu into “steaks”. Top with Coconut Aminos.
- Grill Tofu. Allow to cool.
- Make salad.
- When ready to serve, place steaks on platter. Top with salad and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Grilled Tofu Steaks topped with Watermelon and Vegan Feta Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Behold: A beautiful platter with grilled tofu steaks, topped with watermelon and vegan feta salad, and a balsamic drizzle. I admit I didn’t measure anything when making this recipe. Use your judgement. Some people like more or less cucumber, more or less mint, etc…
Ingredients
1 package extra firm high protein tofu (if not high protein, press tofu first)
Trader Joe’s Smoky BBQ Coconut Aminos (or regular Coconut Aminos)
1–3 baby cucumbers
Approximately 2–3 cups watermelon, cut into 1 inch chunks
Approximately 1/4 cup mint, washed and chopped
Approximately 1/4 cup Follow your Heart vegan feta
balsamic glaze
Instructions
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- Prepare tofu: Cut your Tofu into “steaks.” (See picture). Top with Coconut Aminos. Shake the bottle to top each side with the aminos.
- Spray your grill pan with non-stick spray. Heat on medium. Grill tofu until marks are seen on each side using your grill pan.
- While tofu cools make salad: Chop watermelon. Add to bowl. Chop cucumber and add to the watermelon. Add 1 baby cuc at a time and decide how much you want. Wash and chop mint. Mix gently. Again, add a little at a time and decide how much you want. Repeat with vegan feta. The Follow Your Heart brand is great because it comes already crumbled in a tub and is easy to work with.
- When ready to serve, place steaks on platter. Top with salad and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
The key to the grilled tofu is a grill pan. I also doused the tofu “steaks” in Trader Joe’s Smoky BBQ Coconut Aminos. I ordered this from Amazon because my local Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry it, although now I can’t find it there. You can also simply use regular Coconut Aminos.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tofu, watermelon
More 9 Days Recipes/Menus
So many regularly meat-eating Jews are scouting the internet for 9 Days menus this time of year. Regular readers of my website know that all of my recipes are vegan and therefore are suitable for the 9 days vegetarian recipe requirements. Nevertheless, to help my readers, and those looking for vegetarian recipes this time of year, I usually create specific posts with 9 days menus.
To make things easy for you, I’ve put links to several of my 9 days menus and recipes all in one place. You can come back to this post again and again for new healthy vegetarian/vegan recipes that can become regular parts of your meal rotation for the school year.