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Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa

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Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa offer an easy-to-make meal option that’s bursting with flavor and packed with protein. It’s the perfect dish to serve on a hot day.

Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa are the perfect meal on a hot day | www.azgrabaplate.com

I was trying to come up with something to make for a Meatless Monday dinner that didn’t require much firepower. Even though summer is winding down, here in Phoenix, we’ve had near record-breaking temperatures of 115-117 degrees F. Crazy, right?

Three on a plate make a filling meal: Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa

Phoenix summers can compare to the cold and snowy winters some of you live through – at least in practice. We stay in (for the most part) during the unbearably hot summer, like some of you do in the winter. For this reason, my grill pan is my BFF in the kitchen this season, and I’ve used it a lot.

Perfect for a Meatless Monday meal: Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa

I don’t think I need to tell you that no one wants to be outside cooking over an open fire in this weather, and the oven doesn’t hold much appeal, either. I wanted more than a big salad for dinner, so I decided to break out the stovetop grill pan to make Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa. It was the perfect option on a scorching day.

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Tomato-Mango Salsa is perfect for dipping into with chips

Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa have a bunch of great elements to offer: sweet-and-spicy salsa, soft and hearty tofu, crunchy cabbage, and crispy tostadas. This is a colorful dish that is delicious on a hot day. Crack open a beer or squeeze some lemon in your iced tea and enjoy the flavors, textures, and colors that are waiting for you!

Mad about mango? Try one of these recipes:
For a sweet treat, make this pretty cake: Glazed Mango, Ginger, and Chia Seed Cake 
For a tropical meal, try Spicy Citrus Shrimp and Coconut Rice Bowls 
To keep cool, make yourself a flavorful and frosty Mango, Chile, and Lime Shake 

Serves 4

Grilled Tofu with Tomato-Mango Salsa

Grilled Tofu with Tomato-Mango Salsa has so much of everything good -- texture, color, flavor -- and it makes a great Meatless Monday meal, too!

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove excess liquid
  • 2 cups diced tomato
  • 2 cups diced mango
  • 2 green onions, ends trimmed, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds and membrane removed, diced small
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 8, 5-inch-round crunchy tostadas

Instructions

  1. Combine the tomato, mango, green onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a bowl. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2-inch thick and 3-inches long.
  3. Place a grill pan over medium-low heat. When hot, brush with the vegetable oil. Add the tofu slices to the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly golden and grill marks form.
  4. Evenly divide the purple cabbage between the tostadas. Add several grilled tofu pieces to the cabbage.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to mound the salsa over the tops of the tostadas.
  6. Serve immediate.
  7. Use leftover salsa to enjoy with tortilla chips.

Notes

Use any leftover salsa (or make extra) to enjoy with tortilla chips!

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Nutrition

Calories: 297 cal
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fat: 19 g
Sodium: 329 g
Protein: 14 g
Fiber: 4 g

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Comments

    • Patricia says

      That is a good idea, Sara (unless of course you live in Phoenix -- too hot right now)! Thanks for you kind words!
      Reply

  5. Joanna says

    I've been trying to find some new recipes with tofu that my family will actually eat. This looks really yummy and full of flavor! I have to hide the tofu in the other food;)
    Reply

    • Patricia says

      Me too, Lindsay! Funny you say that b/c I picked up a package of tempeh for this recipe and changed my mind at the last minute! Will need to try it!
      Reply

    • Patricia says

      Thanks, Krista! I must say, at least we don't have to deal with the humidity! But, yeah...super, SUPER hot!!
      Reply

  25. Lily Nguyen says

    I love tofu and mango salsa! Very refreshing recipe! It is HOT over here in California too. The other day it was 105 F, I can't even imagine what 115 F would feel like. I'm pretty sure my eyebrows would burn off.
    Reply

  30. Sofia says

    I make a mango tomato salsa veyr similar to this one, but with some rinsed black beans as well. I love mango in salsa, just can't get enough of it! Great idea using cabbage on the tostadas.
    Reply

    • Patricia says

      Thanks so much, Sofia! I love mango, too. Sounds like the added black beans really makes a great salsa to dig into!
      Reply

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