Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto
Golden-brown broiled tofu slices served with a vibrant homemade cilantro pesto made with pine nuts, lime juice, and Asian seasonings. A delicious vegetarian main dish that combines fresh herbs with protein-rich tofu.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup mild olive oil
- •2 packages firm tofu
- •2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- •2 tablespoons pine nuts
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
- •1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- •1 serving garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
5 min
- 2.
Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
20 min
- 3.
While tofu is broiling, purée cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
5 min
- 4.
Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.
2 min