Saturday, February 16, 2013

Citrus Marinated Tofu




Ingredients: 
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 
  • 5 cloves minced garlic 
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
  • 1 1-pound block extra firm tofu
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 
  • 1 tablespoon honey 
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 
  • 1 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 
  • salt and pepper to taste
Preparations:
  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. 
  2. Wrap whole block of tofu in paper towels. Squeeze gently and let sit for 20 minutes. Then, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, 8 per tofu block.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 Tbsp lime juice, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp paprika in a large ziploc bag. Season with salt and pepper. Add tofu. Seal bag; shake to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a food processor, add remaining orange juice, lime juice, and garlic. Add 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp paprika,and honey; purée until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine onion and peppers in a large bowl. Toss with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. cumin, and 1/4 tsp. paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Drain tofu from marinade. Season both sides with salt and pepper and place in a single layer on one side of prepared sheet. Spread vegetables opposite tofu.
  7. Roast, stirring vegetables occasionally, until vegetables are tender and tofu is lightly browned, 20–25 minutes.
  8. Serve over brown rice. Drizzle with sauce. 

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