Thai-Seared Tofu

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons molasses

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 (10.5-ounce) packages reduced-fat firm tofu, drained

cooking spray

6 cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)

Directions:

1. Combine first 11 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Cut each tofu cake crosswise into 4 slices. Place tofu slices in soy sauce mixture; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Remove tofu slices from marinade, reserving marinade. Add tofu slices to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet. Set aside; keep warm.
3. Add reserved marinade to skillet; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Spoon noodles onto plates; top with tofu slices. Drizzle warm marinade over tofu and noodles.

By RecipeOfHealth.com