Tea-Crusted Tofu Over Greens Recipe

Name: Tea-Crusted Tofu Over Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette:; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2 green tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose green tea; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Salad:; 1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat extra-firm tofu, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons loose green tea or 2 green tea bags, opened; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 cups gourmet salad greens; 2 cups cubed Asian pear or ripe pear (about 2 pears); 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 8 ounces)

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup boiling water
2 green tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose green tea
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salad:
1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat extra-firm tofu, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons loose green tea or 2 green tea bags, opened
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups gourmet salad greens
2 cups cubed Asian pear or ripe pear (about 2 pears)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 8 ounces)

1
To prepare vinaigrette, pour boiling water over tea bags in a medium bowl. Steep 3 minutes; strain tea leaves or discard tea bags. Combine the tea, onions, and next 4 ingredients (onions through garlic); set aside.
2
To prepare salad, cut the tofu into 8 squares. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons tea leaves, sesame seeds, and salt; stir-fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Arrange tofu on tea leaves mixture; saute for 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning after 3 minutes. Place tofu on a paper towel. Combine greens, pear, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss well. Arrange 1 1/4 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 tofu slices.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette:, 1/2 cup boiling water, 2 green tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose green tea, 2 tablespoons minced green onions, and more.

Yes, Tea-Crusted Tofu Over Greens 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.

Tea-Crusted Tofu Over Greens

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