Shallot-Marinated Tofu with Miso Dipping Sauce
Extra-firm tofu, cooked until crisp, can be a satisfying substitute for meat. For a complete meal, pair it with a serving of whole grains and a fruit or vegetable, as pictured here with quinoa and avocado.
Ingredients
For the Miso Dipping Sauce
Directions
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Slice tofu into 1/2-inch pieces. Place a double layer of paper towels on a baking sheet, and arrange tofu on towels. Top with double layer of paper towels and a baking sheet. Weight down with a few cans for 20 minutes.
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Whisk together lemon juice, grated lemon zest, orange juice, grapeseed oil, thinly sliced shallots, finely shredded cilantro, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer tofu to a baking dish, and pour marinade over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Remove tofu, scraping off excessmarinade, and set marinade aside.Heat a nonstick pan over mediumheat. Add tofu in a single layer andcook until crisp, about 6 minutes.Turn and cook the other side, 3 minutesmore. Remove from pan.
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Add shallots and remaining marinade to the pan. Simmer until shallots are tender, about 6 minutes. Spoon over tofu and serve immediately with miso dipping sauce.
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Miso Dipping Sauce:
Whisk together orange juice, miso, grapeseed oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, rice vinegar, and kosher salt.