This delicious chargrilled tofu and vegetable recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is the perfect way to get toddlers to eat their veggies. Full of protein and fiber, this tasty vegetarian meal is easy to make and nutritious for growing children. With a simple marinade and a few cuts of tofu and veggies, toddlers will love this chargrilled snack or dinner option. Take this dish to the next level with a few herbs and spices, and have a healthy meal ready for your little one in no time!

General Information

• Macronutrients: ProteinVegetables
• Calories: 340
• Serving Size: 4
• Cooking time: 15 minutes

This delicious and healthy tofu and vegetable dish is sure to be a hit with your toddler. Keep in mind that vegetables need to be diced into very small pieces in order to avoid choking hazards.

Ingredients

• 1 block (150 grams) firm tofu
• 2 cups (500 ml) of small diced vegetabes of your choice
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves of garlicminced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of minced fresh herbs (parsleycilantrobasil are all good options
• Optional: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sesame oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven or grill to 375°F (190°C).
2. Drain the block of tofu and cut into cubesabout 1 cm by 1 cm.
3. Place the cubes on a lined baking tray or cookie sheet and lightly coat with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Add the minced garlicgingerblack pepperand herbsand lightly mix until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Place the tray in the oven or on the preheated grill and bake or grill for about 15 minutesflipping occasionally to ensure both sides are cooked evenly.
6. While the tofu is grillinglightly sauté the diced vegetables in a large skillet with some olive oil until soft. Make sure to stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
7. Once the vegetables are softadd the sesame oil (if using)and mix until everything is well combined.
8. Serve the chargrilled veggies and tofu on a plate and enjoy! (Knockknock!) Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you!

Nutrition This recipe makes 4 servings and is a great source of protein and vitamins. Each serving contains approximately 340 calories16 grams of fat15 grams of carbohydrates11 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber.