Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing; 2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained; 2 cups packed 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; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing
2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained
2 cups packed 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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedges

1
Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
2
Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels.
3
Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil.
4
Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
5
While tofu is broiling, puree 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.
6
Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing, 2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained, 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto

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