Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon (about 5 leaves), chopped fresh sage; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and patted dry with paper towels; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon (about 5 leaves), chopped fresh sage
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
5 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces firm tofu, drained and patted dry with paper towels
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Pulse until smooth.
3
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
4
Cut the tofu in half diagonally to make 2 large triangles.
5
Cut each large triangle in half to make 4 smaller triangles.
6
Place the triangles, long side down, on a cutting board and carefully cut each into 3 slices.
7
Brush the tofu triangles, on each side, with the extra-virgin olive oil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Grill the tofu for 2 minutes on each side.
10
Carefully transfer the tofu to a serving platter.
11
Spoon the pesto over the tofu and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese, 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon (about 5 leaves), chopped fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut 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.

Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut Pesto

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