Tea-Crusted Tofu Over Greens |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup boiling water |
2 green tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose green tea |
2 tablespoons minced green onions |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon honey |
2 teaspoons fish sauce |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat extra-firm tofu, drained |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 teaspoons loose green tea or 2 green tea bags, opened |
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
4 cups gourmet salad greens |
2 cups cubed asian pear or ripe pear (about 2 pears) |
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 8 ounces) |
Directions:
1. To prepare vinaigrette, pour boiling water over tea bags in a medium bowl. Steep 3 minutes; strain tea leaves or discard tea bags. Combine the tea, onions, and next 4 ingredients (onions through garlic); set aside.
2. To prepare salad, cut the tofu into 8 squares. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons tea leaves, sesame seeds, and salt; stir-fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Arrange tofu on tea leaves mixture; sauté for 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning after 3 minutes. Place tofu on a paper towel. Combine greens, pear, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss well. Arrange 1 1/4 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 tofu slices.
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