Smoky Spice Crusted Tofu
Very simple, quick and easy recipe. Might even coax some non-tofu people to give it a try. The slices are coated with a gentle smoky spice mixture and cooked in a blackened Cajun style to a lightly crispy exterior then finished with a honey lemon glaze. Great color and great flavor to an otherwise humble protein. Try to find smoked paprika if you can or add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
6 minCook
20 minReady
28 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
paprika
smoked |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
coriander
ground |
|
| 1 | x |
kosher salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
| 14 | ounces |
tofu
extra-firm, 1 package |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
canola oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
water
boiling |
|
| 4 ½ | teaspoons |
honey
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6E+1 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 15 | ml |
paprika
smoked |
|
| 5 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 5 | ml |
coriander
ground |
|
| 1 | x |
kosher salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
| 404.6 | ml/g |
tofu
extra-firm, 1 package |
|
| 15 | ml |
canola oil
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 45 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 23 | ml |
honey
|
|
Directions
Toast pine nuts; set aside to let them cool.
Mix smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt and pepper in a flat plate.
Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels.
Cut tofu crosswise into 8 slices, ½ inch thick.
Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the bottom.
Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
Meanwhile Mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.
Add the honey mixture to the tofu and shake to coat the tofu, about 3 minutes.
Serve hot, sprinkled with the toasted pine nuts.
