Tofu Dengaku with Celery Root Puree

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   To make Celery Root Puree: Cover celery root chunks with water in large saucepan; bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until very tender.

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   Drain, and transfer to food processor.

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   Add margarine and rice milk; puree until smooth.

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   Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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   To make Tofu Dengaku: Place tofu on plate lined with 3 layers of paper towels.

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   Top with 3 more paper towels and second plate, and weigh down with 3 or 4 canned goods to press out excess liquid.

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   Let stand 7 minutes.

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   Change paper towels, and let stand 8 minutes more to drain.

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    Cut tofu block in half crosswise to make 2 large slabs.

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    Halve each slab diagonally to make 4 triangles.

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    Preheat oven to broil.

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    Line baking sheet with foil (shiny side up), and spray with cooking spray.

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    Place tofu on prepared baking sheet.

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    Broil 5 to 7 minutes, or until tofu begins to brown.

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    Meanwhile, whisk together miso, agave, pepper, and 1 tsp.

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    warm water in small bowl.

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    Spread on tofu, and broil 3 minutes more, or until glaze is dark and bubbly.

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    Serve with Celery Root Puree.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.