Spice-roasted Tofu Fillets with Jade Pesto
- 2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and cut into 3 slabs each
- 1/2 cup soybean oil
- 6 Tbs. dry southwest, jerk, or Cajun spice blend
- 4 Tbs. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 4 whole green onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup soybean oil
- 4 Tbs. peeled and chopped fresh ginger
- 4 small cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. prepared wasabi, optional
- 18 tsp. white pepper
- To make Tofu Fillets:
- Place tofu slabs in large shallow dish.
- Whisk together soybean oil, spice blend, tamari, and sesame oil.
- Pour over tofu slabs, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange tofu slabs on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake tofu 12 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
- Remove, and cool.
- To make Pesto:
- Puree all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in food processor or blender until smooth.
- Slice each tofu slab into 2 triangles.
- Top with Pesto.
extrafirm tofu, soybean oil, blend, soy sauce, sesame oil, basil, cilantro, green onions, soybean oil, fresh ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, wasabi, white pepper
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spice-roasted-tofu-fillets-with-jade-pesto/ (may not work)