Spice-Crusted Tofu

INGREDIENTS :

1. 3 tablespoons pine nuts
2. 1 tablespoon paprika
3. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
4. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
5. 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste
6. Freshly ground pepper to taste
7. 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
8. 3 tablespoons boiling water
9. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10. 4 teaspoons honey
11. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

1. 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, 1/2 inch thick. Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides. Mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.
2. 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.

Yield: 4 servings

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Notes:

Tip

To toast nuts and seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

NUTRITION INFO :

Per Serving

• Calories: 208 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Protein: 13 g
• Sugars: 6 g

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