Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze

Name: Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 397 grams package extra-firm tofu, drained; 2 Tbsps minced garlic; 1 Tbsp minced peeled ginger; 59 milliliters sliced green onions; 3 Tbsps hoisin sauce; 79 milliliters ketchup; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 Tbsps lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbsps peanut oil; 2 Tbsps rice vinegar; 1 serrano chile, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 247 calories, 11g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of serrano chile, hoisin sauce, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place tofu on paper towels; cover with paper towels. Top with a heavy skillet; let stand 20 minutes.

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Tofu

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Frying Pan

Cut tofu crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices.

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Tofu

Combine ketchup and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until reduced to 1 cup (12 minutes), stirring occasionally. Set aside 1/2 cup.

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Ketchup

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Sauce Pan

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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Grill

Brush oil over tofu and eggplant; sprinkle with salt.

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Eggplant

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Tofu

Cooking Oil

Place eggplant on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 2 minutes. Turn eggplant over, and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill 2 minutes. Turn eggplant over; brush with 2 tablespoon sauce. Cook 2 minutes on each side.

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Eggplant

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Grill

Add tofu to grill; grill 3 minutes. Turn tofu over, and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill 3 minutes. Turn tofu over and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill for 1 minute on each side.

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Sauce

Tofu

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Sprinkle with onions and seeds.

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Onion