Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing

Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing

Sesame Seared Tofu With Jalapeno Miso Dressing

45 minutes

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  • Serving Size:   1
  • Gluten-Free:   True
  • Dairy-Free:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   24 Points
Cuisine
  • lunch
  • main course
  • main dish
  • dinner
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Ingredients
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons miso
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
  • sesame seeds
  • Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 10 ounces firm tofu, drained, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water
Instructions

Heavily coat one side of tofu with jalapeno miso dressing. Allow to rest in fridge for 2 hours.Once tofu is done marinating, heat a dry pan over medium heat.While pan heats, spread a layer of sesame seeds and a pinch of salt on a plate and press non-marinated side of tofu into sesame seeds.Hold hand just over bottom of pan to feel how hot it is. (You should feel heat emanating towards your hand.). When its ready, add both oils, swirl in the pan and lay in then the tofu (sesame side first). Cook on both sides until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.

Serve over a bed of greens and drizzle with extra dressing. Salt to taste.

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