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    Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl

    June 20, 2019 By Melissa Huggins / 6 Comments

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    Get a taste of island flavor with this Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl. Just grill up the tofu, pineapple, and red onion to smoky perfection, then douse it in the sweet and spicy glaze. Serve over a bed of rice with your favorite topping for a satisfying meal. So easy and delicious! 

    Fully prepared teriyaki bowl with green onions on top.

    Being vegan doesn't mean you barely grill anymore. Actually, since going vegan, I grill a wide variety of foods that I never did before. I'm having way more fun, too!

    Lately, I've been a grilling maniac because, well,  it's summertime! This Teriyaki Bowl has been in our regular rotation and we can't get enough. It literally hits the spot in every way!

    overhead view of a teriyaki bowl with grilled pineapple and onions on the side.

    HOW TO MAKE A GRILLED PINEAPPLE TERIYAKI BOWL

    It may look like a lot of work, but it's really easy to make. Start by prepping ingredients, then make the delicious glaze! Then you just pop everything on the grill and let it sizzle for a few minutes. Easy-peasy!

    Four process photos of blending glaze and thickening in a white pot.

    HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE TERIYAKI GLAZE

    (full ingredient amount in recipe card below)

    • STEP 1: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water together and set aside (not pictured).
    • STEP 2: To a blender, add all the glaze ingredients (except the cornstarch mixture). Blend on high until smooth.
    • STEP 3: To a small pot over medium heat, add the blended mixture. Bring it to a simmer and lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
    • STEP 4: Stir the cornstarch and water again and add it to the pot. Let it simmer until it thickens up and becomes sticky. About 4-6 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning and turn down the heat more if needed. Remove from heat.

    Process photos of grilling pineapple and onions in a grill pan. Four process photos of grilling tofu in a grill pan.

    HOW TO GRILL PINEAPPLE, ONION, AND TOFU

    STEP 1: Heat up Grill Pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes or preheat outdoor grill (make sure grill is very clean). Lightly brush cut tofu with oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the onion and pineapple with oil too.

    STEP 2: Once fully heated, brush the surface with oil and place tofu, pineapple and onion on the grill. You should hear a sizzle when food hits the pan/grill. Let everything sear for 2-3 minutes before moving (it will stick and break if you move it too soon). Now take a peek to check for grill marks. Carefully flip over using a sturdy spatula or tongs and grill the other side.

    STEP 3: While the other side of the tofu is grilling, brush the glaze on top of each piece. When the underside has grill marks too, carefully flip the tofu again. Cook for 30-60 seconds to caramelize the glaze and then repeat on the other side. The glaze can burn easily so don't leave it too long.

    STEP 4: Remove pineapple, tofu, and onions from heat as they are finished. Add more glaze to the tofu.

    Side view of a black bowl with grilled tofu, pineapple and onion on top of white rice.

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE A TERIYAKI BOWL

    Cut each piece of tofu crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Serve in a bowl over warm rice and side with the grilled pineapple and onions. Top with green onions, cut cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve with more glaze on the side. Enjoy!

    WANT MORE SUMMER FLAVOR? YOU MAY LIKE THESE RECIPES:

    • Summer Grilled Corn Salad
    • Vegan Corn Chowder
    • Vegan Potato Salad

    I’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

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    Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl

    Get a taste of island flavor with this Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl. Just grill up the tofu, pineapple, and red onion to smoky perfection, then douse it in the sweet and spicy glaze
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 445kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 1 block extra firm tofu , pressed and cut into rectangular blocks about ½" thick *see note
    • 20 ounces canned pineapple slices , reserve ½ cup juice and 3 slices for glaze. Drain and pat dry the rest.
    • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice , uncooked
    • 1 medium red onion , sliced into thick pieces
    • Salt & pepper , to taste

    Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze

    • ½ cup reserved pineapple juice + 3 pineapple slices
    • ¼ cup maple syrup (sub agave nectar)
    • 3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari , low sodium (sub soy sauce)
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon ginger , minced (fresh, paste, frozen or jarred will work)
    • 2 cloves garlic (sub ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
    • 2 teaspoon sriracha *optional (sub ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons of water

    Optional Toppings:

    • 3-4 green onions , thinly sliced
    • ½ cup cilantro , chopped (leave some whole for garnish)
    • 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
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    Instructions

    Rice

    • Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with fork, cover and set aside.

    Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze

    • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water together. Set aside.
    • To a blender, add all the glaze ingredients (except the cornstarch mixture) pineapple juice, pineapple slices, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sriracha. Blend on high until smooth.
    • To a small pot over medium heat, add the blended mixture. Bring it to a simmer and lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for a few minutes until it slightly thickens.
    • Stir the cornstarch and water again and add it to the pot. Let it simmer until it thickens up and becomes sticky. About 4-6 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning and turn down the heat more if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Grill

    • Heat up Grill Pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes or preheat outdoor grill (make sure grill is very clean). *See note for using grill pan.
    • Lightly brush cut tofu with oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the onion and pineapple with oil too.
    • Once fully heated, brush surface with oil and place tofu, pineapple and onion on the grill You should hear a sizzle when food hits the pan/grill. Let everything sear for 2-3 minutes before moving (it will stick and break if you move it too soon). Now take a peek to check for grill marks. Carefully flip over using a sturdy spatula or tongs and grill the other side. 
    • While the other side of the tofu is grilling, brush the glaze on top of each piece. When the underside has grill marks too, carefully flip the tofu again. Cook for 30-60 seconds to caramelize the glaze and then repeat on the other side. The glaze can burn easily so don't leave it too long.
    • Remove pineapple, tofu and onions from heat as they are finished. Add more glaze to the tofu. Cut each piece of tofu crosswise into bite-sized pieces. Serve in a bowl over warm rice and side with the grilled pineapple and onions. *Optional: top with green onions, cut cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with more glaze on the side. Enjoy!

    Notes

    * PRESSING TOFU: wrap a block of tofu in a dish towel and place it on a rimmed plate. Add a cast iron skillet on top (or something equally heavy)and let it drain for 45-90 minutes. Pat dry to remove excess moisture on the surface.
    The better it's pressed, the easier it will be to grill and it won't stick to the pan. You can also use a Tofu Press to make it even easier or you can use Pre-Pressed Tofu. Pressing tofu makes it thinner, so you will have a thicker block if you use the high-protein tofu, so you will get a few more slices out of it. Make sure to keep them about ½-inch thick.
    * Prep time doesn't include pressing the tofu.
    GRILL PAN: If you're using a grill pan, you will need to work in batches depending on the pan size. Start with the pineapple and onion first because It makes less mess in the pan. Make sure to brush clean before adding the tofu though or it will stick. Brush with oil before for each batch too. 
    Some smoke is ok, but if the grill pan is overly smoking, then your pan is too hot. Lower or remove from heat if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Sarah

      July 27, 2023 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! The flavor in this is insanely good. I could drink the sauce. Lol! Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Melissa Huggins

        July 31, 2023 at 12:36 pm

        Hahaha, why not! Glad you loved it. 🙂

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    2. Susan J Peeples

      June 22, 2019 at 9:39 am

      The recipe looks delicious. I wish you would add the "go to recipe" feature so I don't have to scroll through narrative and pictures, along with feature for easy recipr printing. Thank you

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      • Melissa Huggins

        June 23, 2019 at 10:38 am

        Hi Susan, thank you for stopping by. I do have two buttons at the top of each post. One is a "jump to" recipe and the other is "print recipe". They are green and white buttons. Can you look again and see if they are visible to you? If not, there may be a glitch.

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        • Cap'n Dave

          July 05, 2019 at 10:24 pm

          Both showing up just fine for me, Melissa, and habe been for months now under both Firefox and Chrome, even with adblocker turned on. Not sure why they're not for Susan.

          Personally, I like the narrative and pictures. I get to see step-by-step preparation, ideas for presentation of the finished product, and learn a little bit about how you came up with it, which gets my OWN creative juices flowing. Thank you for all that you do!!!

        • Melissa Huggins

          July 08, 2019 at 6:26 pm

          Hi Dave, I'm glad they are working for you. Sometimes things glitch and I can't see them myself. Thank you for letting me know 🙂

          I'm happy that you like narrative and photos. Such a nice compliment! Thank you 🙂

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