Spice-Crusted Tofu

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons pine nuts

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste

• Freshly ground pepper to taste

• 1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu

• 3 tablespoons boiling water

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 4 teaspoons honey

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Toast pine nuts (see Tip); set aside to cool. Mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into 8 slices, 1/2 inch thick. Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides. Mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the bottom. Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the honey mixture to the pan (it will bubble up and evaporate very quickly) and shake to coat the tofu. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the toasted pine nuts.

Tip: To toast nuts & seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 206  Carbohydrates 10  Fat 12  Saturated fat 2  
Mono unsaturated fat 5  Protein 9  Cholesterol 0  Fiber 2  Potassium 235  

 

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