Spice Crusted Tofu
Easy and quick recipe, tastes good. Tofu is a healthy food.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
5 minReady
18 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
paprika
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
coriander
ground |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
kosher salt
coarse, or to taste |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 14 | ounces |
tofu
extra-firm, 1 package |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
water
boiling |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
honey
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 15 | ml |
paprika
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 5 | ml |
coriander
ground |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
kosher salt
coarse, or to taste |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 404.6 | ml/g |
tofu
extra-firm, 1 package |
|
| 45 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
honey
|
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
Directions
Toast pine nuts (see Tip); set aside to cool.
Mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels.
Cut crosswise into 8 slices, ½ inch thick.
Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.
Mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.
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 3 minutes.
Add the honey mixture to the pan (it will bubble up and evaporate very quickly) and shake to coat the tofu.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with the toasted pine nuts.
