Baked Tofu with Ginger Cilantro Pesto

Name: Baked Tofu with Ginger Cilantro Pesto
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients Tofu 1 pound tofu, cut into small squares, cubes, or triangles 1 ounce tamari soy sauce Cilantro Ginger Pesto 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

1 hour; 15 minutes active

Servings:

Tofu pairs with the bright flavors of ginger and cilantro in this refreshing and flavorful dish.

Golden brown baked tofu is infused with Southeast Asian flavors. The ginger-cilantro pesto is also great on pasta, fish and in soup.

Ingredients

Tofu

1 pound tofu, cut into small squares, cubes, or triangles
1 ounce tamari soy sauce

Cilantro Ginger Pesto

1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Preparation

To prepare tofu, preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the cut tofu with the tamari to evenly coat, and place on a prepared cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, approximately 35-40 minutes, turning tofu occasionally to ensure even browning. Remove from oven and cool.
To prepare pesto, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add oil if needed to thin the pesto.
Toss the cooled tofu with the pesto and sesame seeds to coat.