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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pantry ingredients and basic spices transform a block of tofu into a simple meal. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts |
1 tablespoon paprika |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste) |
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu |
3 tablespoons boiling water |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
4 teaspoons honey |
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant (~2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl to cool.
2. In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
3. Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into eight 1/2-inch thick slices.
4. Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.
5. In a small bowl, mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey.
6. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.
7. Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty (~4 minutes). Flip and cook the other side (~3 minutes).
8. Add honey mixture to the pan and quickly shake to coat the tofu. It will BUBBLE UP and EVAPORATE VERY QUICKLY.
9. Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.
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