Thai-Seared Tofu Recipe

Name: Thai-Seared Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (10.5-ounce) packages firm light tofu, drained; Cooking spray; 3 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 6 ounces uncooked pasta)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (10.5-ounce) packages firm light tofu, drained
Cooking spray
3 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 6 ounces uncooked pasta)

1
Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Cut each tofu cake crosswise into 4 slices. Place tofu slices in a shallow dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over tofu; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Remove tofu slices from marinade, reserving marinade. Add tofu slices to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Set aside, and keep warm.
3
Add reserved marinade to pan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Spoon pasta onto plates; top with tofu slices. Drizzle warm marinade over tofu and pasta.

230

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Thai-Seared Tofu 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.

Thai-Seared Tofu

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