Peruvian Aji Marinated Grilled Tofu

BCBSTX Connect Team — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:58:25 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe Book by BCBSTX Connect Team on 1/26/2026 11:58:25 PM

Ingredients: Makes 9 servings

2 1/2 lbs Tofu, extra firm
1/4 cup Aji Panca Paste
3/4 tsp Aji Amarillo Paste
4 tsp Lime Juice
2 tsp Cumin
1/4 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
4 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
1 TBSP Dried Oregano
3/4 tsp Salt
Cooking Spray

Directions:

Press tofu for one hour to remove excess liquid.
In a small bowl, whisk together aji panca paste, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, cumin, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, and salt.
Place sauce in a pan large enough to hold tofu.
Prepare a hot grill with pan spray. Grill tofu blocks until well marked.
Dice tofu blocks into 1" cubes. Place tofu into marinade and allow to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Drain off excess marinade. Place tofu on a baking pan prepared with pan spray. Bake in a 350°F oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Serving Size:
Service size: 4 ounce weight

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 130, Total Fat: 7g, Sat Fat: 0g, Sodium: 160mg, Carbs: 4g, Protein: 13g, Sugar: 0g, Fiber: 3g

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

Tags: Entree, High blood pressure - Sodium Conscious, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Latin American, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious, Recipe Book, Vegetarian, Diabetes/prediabetes - Carb Conscious