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Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa

August 17, 2015 By Patricia 77 Comments

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

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. swell conditions says

    August 17, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Oh my gosh that looks SO good!! Thanks and I've Pinned it for keepers!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:17 am

      Thanks so much! Hope you give it a go and enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Logan Can says

    August 17, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I have never tried tofu, but I am not a huge meat fan (other than chicken). This looks really good!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:17 am

      Oh! I hope you give this a try, Logan! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  3. Corina says

    August 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Lovely - they look really tasty as well as healthy.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:16 am

      Thanks so much, Corina!
      Reply
  4. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    August 17, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    What a beautiful and refreshing lunch this would be! I'm picturing inviting my girlfriends over and enjoying this on the deck with a big pitcher of lemonade! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:16 am

      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

    August 17, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    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

      August 18, 2015 at 4:15 am

      Haha, Joanna! Pile on the salsa and they won't notice :)
      Reply
  6. Donna says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Yum, this sounds fantastic! Love the colours!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:15 am

      Thank you, Donna!
      Reply
  7. [email protected] Blackberry Babe says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    So fresh and colorful! I love tostadas!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:14 am

      Thanks, Michelle!
      Reply
  8. lindsay says

    August 17, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    so pretty! i bet tempeh would be great too, yes? I love tempeh.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:14 am

      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
  9. Lauren says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    this looks so good! I recently stopped eating meat again.. so this will be a great weeknight meal for me!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:14 am

      Thanks, Lauren! Hope you give this a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    This is perfect for a hot day because meat can be so heavy and the salsa is perfect.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:13 am

      So true, Janette! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  11. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    August 17, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Such a fresh looking salsa.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:13 am

      Thanks, Peter!
      Reply
  12. Marilyn says

    August 17, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    What a great vegetarian recipe? Thank you!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:13 am

      Thanks very much, Marilyn!
      Reply
  13. Sara says

    August 17, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    These tostadas look amazing, I've never had tofu in mexican food before! I love all the bright colors too :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:12 am

      Thanks, Sara! Tofu goes well with everything :)
      Reply
  14. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    These look out of this world, absolutely delicious! This is a recipe, that I want definitely make soon! The flavors, the salsa, count me in! Your pictures are so bright and colorful just beautiful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:12 am

      Thanks so much, Florian! I love that they're so easy, too!
      Reply
  15. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    I was just telling my husband that I need to try to cook with Tofu! Maybe this will be my first recipe! This looks DELICIOUS!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:12 am

      Oh, you should, Becky! Let me know if you give this a try!
      Reply
  16. Tammy Greene says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Pictures make this look amazing. Yummy!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:11 am

      Thanks, Tammy!
      Reply
  17. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Such pretty colors and vibrant flavors! I am all about these tostadas!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:11 am

      Thanks very much, Brandon!
      Reply
  18. Meg @ With Salt and Wit says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:51 am

    115 degrees? Whoa. I wouldn't be able to handle it! Well being pregnant definitely has made my love of summer come to halt! And the idea of a dinner that doesn't require much heat is ideal, even here in KC!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:11 am

      I know - it's crazy, Meg! I don't know how we all survive, I really don't! Hope you're feeling well!
      Reply
  19. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:13 am

    Love this salsa! Would definitely have to double it so that I could enjoy it by itself as well!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:10 am

      Thanks, Melanie! I had leftovers, and definitely wanted more :)
      Reply
  20. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:23 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:09 am

      Thanks very much, Julie :)
      Reply
  21. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:49 am

    OH.. Phoenix, i was there a couple weeks ago and holy moly is it hot! Like you walk outside and sweat.. and i'm from houston!! These are genius and seriously look soo good! Wish I had them in front of me right now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:09 am

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

    August 18, 2015 at 3:42 am

    These tostadas are totally gorgeous! What a lovely combination of flavors :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 18, 2015 at 4:08 am

      Thanks so much, Nicole!
      Reply
  23. Chelsea says

    August 18, 2015 at 4:41 am

    I've never thought to try tofu in a Mexican dish.... this is genius! Looks so fresh and yummy.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:58 am

      Thanks so much, Chelsea!
      Reply
  24. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Confession, I have never worked with tofu, but this recipe might have me changing that.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:58 am

      Oh, really, Michelle?! I think you should definitely try it! :)
      Reply
  25. Lily Nguyen says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:40 am

    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
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:58 am

      Thanks, Lily! I was about to head to CA to get OUT of the heat! At least you have the ocean :)
      Reply
  26. Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Tofu like I've never seen it, it looks so beautiful and I want some right now! I'd love it if you came and shared this on my link party that's going on right now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:57 am

      Thanks so much, Amber! Will stop by!
      Reply
  27. Samantha says

    August 19, 2015 at 1:05 am

    I am definitely trying this! Mango is one of my favourites :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:57 am

      That's great, Samantha! Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  28. kathy patalsky says

    August 19, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Yum! I love these colors. I hope you submit this to findingvegan.com, because it looks amazing! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:56 am

      Thanks for the kind words, Kathy, and for the recommendation :)
      Reply
  29. Joanne T Ferguson says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:06 am

    What a healthy and delicious looking recipe! Pinned and shared!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Joanne!
      Reply
  30. Sofia says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:20 am

    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

      August 19, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Sofia! I love mango, too. Sounds like the added black beans really makes a great salsa to dig into!
      Reply
  31. [email protected] Peas and Peonies says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    I saw these on pinterest and loved them, the mango is such a nice addition, I also like the crunchy texture.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks very much, Katalina! Hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  32. Yum Girl says

    August 19, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Welcome to Yum Goggle! So happy to have you aboard - we are following you on all available social media and hope you will do the same so we can tag you as we promote your post on up to 14 platforms available to us! Kelli at YG
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Kelli!
      Reply
  33. April J Harris says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Love how colourful these tostadas are - and how delicious they look too! The salsa sounds amazing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 21, 2015 at 1:08 am

      Thanks so much, April :)
      Reply
  34. Catherine says

    August 24, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Dear Patricia, I love this healthy, fresh take. What a wonderful meal- perfect for summer. xo, Catherine
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 26, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks, Catherine! It's great for summer!
      Reply
  35. Debra @ Bowl Me Over says

    August 24, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    These look so delicious, love the mango salsa too. Thanks for stopping by #TryaBiteTuesday and sharing your delicious recipe! Pinned and shared - hope to see you back this week!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Debra!
      Reply
  36. Angela says

    September 3, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    These are beautiful and wow on those flavors! Fantastic recipe!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2015 at 2:41 am

      Thanks a bunch, Angela!
      Reply
  37. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    September 3, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    These are so perfect for meatless Monday!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 4, 2015 at 2:41 am

      Thanks so much, Serena!
      Reply
  38. Del's cooking twist says

    September 4, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Amazing sweet and savory dish. Love both the colors and the flavors of them. I really need to try your recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 5, 2015 at 1:54 am

      Thank you, Del! I hope you do!! :)
      Reply

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