Grilled Tofu with Grapefruit and Avocado Salsa
Serves 4
he presentation of this recipe is
beautiful, and it tastes as good as it looks. Try to marinate the tofu for as long
as you can to maximize the flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages Nasoya organic firm tofu
- 2 Texas Star red grapefruits
- 3 navel oranges
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Napa Valley organic olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 red onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced and packed
- 1 bag Ready Pac organic Florentine baby spinach blend, washed and dried when ready to cook
- 1/2 avocado, ripe but firm, diced just before cooking
Instructions:
Drain the tofu packages and remove the tofu. Slice the
blocks horizontally so they are half their original height. Cut the rectangles
diagonally into 2 triangles each. Set them on paper towels to drain while you
prepare the marinade.
Halve one grapefruit and one orange and squeeze 1/2
cup of juice from each. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blot the tops of the tofu
with more paper towels. Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a large dish.
Season with the cayenne pepper
and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix the marinade well and pour it over the tofu. Cover
with plastic wrap and allow to marinate over night or for at least several hours,
turning once.
Make the salsa now if you have time. Peel the remaining
grapefruit and oranges. Use a paring knife to remove the outer membrane. Work
over a bowl to catch the juices, and cut between the membranes to release the
segments. Repeat with the oranges. Halve each fruit segment. Add the diced bell
pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Cover
and refrigerate.
When you're ready to cook the tofu, heat a grill pan over
high heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil (or use a non-stick frying pan). Add the
tofu and marinade and cook about 3 minutes on each side, turning gently with
tongs or a spatula. Remove the tofu and add the spinach to the pan. Stir it around
briefly so it just wilts, about 1 or 2 minutes. Arrange spinach in the center of 4
plates. Lay 2 triangles of tofu on top. Spoon grapefruit salsa around the tofu and
garnish with fresh avocado chunks.
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Each 1/2-cup salsa with 7-ounces tofu and spinach contains: |
Calories
Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
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340
19 g
2 g
0 mg
185 mg
27 g
7 g
13 g
21 g
67% DV
225% DV
40% DV
27% DV
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