Vegan Grilled Tofu Chimichurri BBQ Recipe

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Summer Grilling for Vegans, Meat-Eaters

Who doesn't enjoy delicious food grilled outside over charcoal or fragrant, smokey wood during the summer months, right?  That's why I love sharing really tasty, healthy and innovative recipes like this one from The Soyfoods Council. This dinner idea is meatless, actually two recipes in one yummy meal: Grilled Tofu and Grilled Garlic Bread, something that will appeal to both vegan and carnivore foodies.

 

RECIPE

Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri Sauce 
and Grilled Garlic Bread

Chimichurri sauce is a zesty Latin American condiment similar to pesto

Chimichurri Sauce:

• 2 cups lightly packed chopped parsely
• 3-5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 t. chili pepper flakes
• 2 T. shallot or onion, minced
• 3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 3 T. sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 3 T. lemon juice

Cumin Rub:

• 1 t. granulated garlic
• 1/2 t. smoked paprika or Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 t. ground cumin
• 1 box (12 ozs) extra-firm tofu made from 100% US soybeans
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt

To prepare the Chimichurri sauce, place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not puréed. Set aside.

To prepare the rub, combine the garlic, paprika and cumin; mix well. Set aside. Cut the tofu in half lengthwise to make two "steaks" about 3/4-inch thick. Brush lightly with olive oil. Press the rub into both sides of the tofu steaks. Just before grilling, season the tofu steaks with kosher salt. Place tofu directly on the cooking grate over direct heat and sear. Cook for 4-6 minutes. Turn the tofu steams with a pair of tongs, using a flat spatula if needed. Sear the second side and continue grilling until done, about 3-5 minutes. Cut grilled tofu into thin slices and serve with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Garlic Bread.

Grilled Garlic Bread:

• 8 pieces crusty, dense Italian bread, cut into 3/4 to 1-inch thick slices
• 4 large cloves garlic, peeled, cut in half
• Extra virgin olive oil, preferably from Tuscany

For grilled garlic bread, place bread slices on grates, turning once until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Rub one side of each piece of bread with a half clove of garlic; rub hard for good garlicky flavor. Place each piece of bread on a serving plate and brush with thin coating of olive oil. Season with salt, serve with the Chimichurri Tofu and enjoy.

About The Soyfoods Council

The Soyfoods Council is an affiliate of the Iowa Soybean Association. To learn more about US-grown soybeans and for more delicious, nutritious recipe ideas like the one in this post, visit The Soy Foods Council website, as well as follow the Council on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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CoComelon YouTube Show Celebrates Childhood

Preschoolers

Preschool Learning Series with Giveaway

There are so many reasons why CoComelon, created by Moonbug Entertainment, has more than 140 million subscribers to their YouTube channel and continues to grow in popularity in the kids entertainment category. With a continuous stream of new animated episodes being released, this is free educational and wholesome entertainment content for preschoolers and young children at its best. There is also a Netflix version of the show for subscribers that little ones to watch. 

Image by CoComelon, Moonbug Entertainment

MBE partnered with CoComelon; Post contains affiliate links

Each and every new CoComelon release offers little ones, mom, dad and their families everyday experiences, situations and lessons that are universally-relatable and presented in a fun and heartwarming way. The series focuses on a cast of sweet, relatable CoComelon characters including toddler JJ, his family, and friends as they explore and learn new things through practical life examples. 

Through charming 3D animation, loveable characters, nursery rhymes, and song and dance tunes, youngsters have the opportunity to learn the basics like letters, nambers, animal sounds, colors, and more. In addition, the series -- which sensitively addresses modern social issues -- is ideal for parents and kids to watch together and talk about what they've learnt. Worth noting: earlier this summer CoComelon hosted an influencer event for moms and their kids at Underwood Farms in California to celebrate JJ's birthday.

#HAPPYBDAYJJ

About CoComelon

CoComelon is a place that helps kids be happy and smart. In addition to subscribing free to the CoComelon Show on YouTube, you can learn more as well as download lots of fun show-themed activities on the entertainment brand's website CoComelon.com. For even more fun, you're invited to follow CoComelon on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

With such a wholesome fun show to share with you, through the generosity of CoComelon, MBE is excited to offer a special giveaway in honor of JJ's Birthday. Read on to find out how to enter MBE's exclusive CoComelon-themed Giveaway Contest for your chance to win this for the young child in your life.

GIVEAWAY

CoComelon

Giant Gift Box

ARV $150+

Exclusive MBE Giveaway

on Instagram

How to Enter This Giveaway

Thanks to CoComelon, ONE (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will be receiving a fun box full of CoComelon goodies valued at $150+. Items in prize package may vary. To enter this family-friendly giveaway we are offering exclusively for our audience, visit this MBE post on Instagram. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random.

This giveaway runs now through August 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. CoComelon is providing the prize package and is responsible for delivery to winner.

CoComelon Gifts Kids Will Love 

CoComelon Boom Box with Microphone

CoComelon Toddler 4-piece Dinnerware Set

CoComelon 1- piece Cozy Pajamas, 12 Mos to 4T

CoComelon Kids Comfy Arm Chair, 18 mos+

CoComelon 34-piece Learning Kitchen

CoComelon Smart Phone and Camera Toy

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Magicube Building STEM Toy Kids Review Giveaway

Educational Toys

MBE partnered with Geomagworld for this review/giveaway

Magnetic Eco-Friendly Building Blocks

Screen-free toys which are fun, safe, and specially designed for toddlers and preschoolers to start building STEM skills early are a truly wonderful way to enrich little ones' minds with educational play that doesn't involve a smartphone, tablet, or computer. If you are a mom or dad of a child between the ages of one and five years old -- if you aren't already aware of this innovative toy -- I'd like to introduce you to Swiss toy brand Geomagworld's Magicube line of magnetic building blocks.

What's Different About Magicube

Unlike traditional wood blocks you may have played with as a child yourself, Magicube Shapes are construction building block toys that are magnetic on all sides. This innovative toy encourages kids to be creative thinkers allowing them to build almost anything they can imagine, while at the same time nurturing STEM-based skills in a fun way which will grow and be there for them to draw upon throughout their school years and into their adult careers and lives. 

With Magicube Shapes, hands-on learning to recognize primary colors and shapes as well as about the physics of magnetism is just the beginning of growing both fine motor skills and intellectual abilities in both boys and girls. What's more is that every Magicube piece in each of four sets currently available are good for our planet because they are eco-friendly, constructed with 100% recycled plastic. Sets -- offering traditional cubes as well as half cube quarter circle, and half sphere shapes -- are expandable, too, to grow from basic design materials for 1 year-olds to sets with more complex building potential that appeals to six years-old.

 

MBE Magicube Giveaway

Details Below!

Magicube Shapes Recycled 25-Piece Set

The Geomag Magicube Shapes Recycled Little World 25-piece set (available in the US from Maisonette.com for $59.99) featured in this review is the latest addition to the Geomag Magicube Shape collection. The new set provides little ones with everything they need, including free rolling wheels, to build moving vehicles and more. 

"As you can see, pictures speak a thousand words," says Rachel Marks, mother of two sons, a toddler and preschooler. "My boys both loved this 25-piece building toy and both were eager to immediately open the box and start playing as soon as the product arrived.

 

Toddler and Preschooler Tested

"While his 4 year-old big brother was more interested in building cars and trucks, figures and more complex projects, our 17 month-old toddler was just as content, focusing on simply stacking the blocks on top of each other. Magicube has kept them both entertained, ever since, playing creatively while also learning side by side for hours which a toy that's suitable for both of their age groups. As a mom an added plus -- since the kids are playing on the floor -- is how durable and easy these blocks are to clean. I also think it's truly commendable that a company like Geomag produces green educational toys like this which are completely made with recycled plastic."

About Geomag Magicube

Based in Switzerland, Geomagworld is regarded as an innovative toy manufacturer of magnetic toys. Geomag was invented and patented in 1998 as the first performance magentic construction toy building system. Of the 17 different Magicube sets the company now offers -- all designed to promote creative learning and imaginative play -- four sets are made using 100% recyled plastic. Reinventing the building game with magnetic cubes and blocks, the Swiss company guarantees the highest standards of quality and sustainability for their products to conform to the most stringent European and international safety standards. Visit Geomagworld.com to learn more.

GIVEAWAY

Geomag Magicube

STEM Building Set

ARV $59.99

Exclusive MBE Giveaway

on Instagram

How to Enter MBE's Giveaway

Thanks to Geomagworld, ONE (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will be receiving the Geomag Magicube Shapes Recycled Little World 25-piece set featured in our review. To enter this family-friendly giveaway we are offering exclusively for our audience, visit this MBE post on Instagram. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random.

This giveaway runs now through August 22, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. Geomagworld is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner.