Mexican Grilled Tofu with Jicama Slaw
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, well drained
- 4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbs. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbs. light olive oil or vegetable oil
Jicama slaw
- 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 small jicama (1 1/4 lbs.), peeled and grated (3 cups)
- 3 medium carrots (1/2 lb. total), peeled and grated (1 cup)
Preparation
Cut tofu in half crosswise, then holding knife parallel to work surface, split each piece in half horizontally. Place tofu pieces in baking dish and lay large piece of plastic wrap over surface. Place plate on top and weigh down with one or two cans. Refrigerate tofu 30 to 45 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Meanwhile, using mortar and pestle or side of chef’s knife, mash garlic, cumin, oregano and salt into paste. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in lime and orange juices and oil. Season with pepper.
Remove tofu pieces from baking dish and blot dry with paper towels; discard liquid in dish. Return tofu to dish. Spoon half of lime juice mixture over tofu, spreading spices evenly and turning tofu to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill on high.
While grill is heating, prepare slaw. In medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, honey and hot sauce. Add jicama, carrots and cilantro; toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
Lightly oil grill rack. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Grill tofu, basting occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Divide slaw among serving plates. Top each with a piece of grilled tofu. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 239
- Carbohydrate Content 28 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 473 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g