BROILED TOFU WITH CILANTRO PESTO

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Categories     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Tofu     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 12 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing
2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained
2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
  • Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While tofu is broiling, purée cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.

Juan Jimenez
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Lisa Rush
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I love this recipe! The tofu is always perfectly cooked and the pesto is so flavorful. I often make this recipe for my friends and family, and they always love it.


Felicia Cummings
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the pesto is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Qamrush Ishrat
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tofu and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.


Fish Lane
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This recipe is a keeper! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilly Maus
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Shahzain Zain
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This dish was delicious! The tofu was crispy and the pesto was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


AJ Walker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tofu turned out great. The pesto was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this recipe again.


David Richard Jr.
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tofu came out perfect! The pesto was also very easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MD Manika
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The tofu was a bit too crispy for my liking, but the pesto was delicious. I would try this recipe again with less cooking time for the tofu.


Abdullah Khaskheli
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Grettel Guerra
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I love this recipe! The tofu is always perfectly cooked and the pesto is so flavorful. I often make this recipe for my friends and family, and they always love it.


reenita ardoin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the pesto is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Orji Chidera Miracle
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tofu and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyon Gragg
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The tofu was perfectly cooked and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kamil shah
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was so crispy and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Emma Vivier
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This is my go-to tofu recipe. It's simple, healthy, and delicious. I love the combination of flavors from the tofu, cilantro, and pesto.


Djordje Djordjic
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the tofu always comes out perfect. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Swostika Thapa
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cilantro pesto was flavorful and refreshing. We will definitely be making this again.