Tal Ronnen's Agave Lime Grilled Tofu with Asian Slaw and Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Tal Ronnen's Agave Lime Grilled Tofu with Asian Slaw and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 59 milliliters light agave nectar; 1 teaspoon light agave nectar; 3 servings freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons mixed black and white sesame seeds; 2 Tbsps lightly packed brown sugar; 1 can chipotle pepper, seeded and minced; 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned; 1 daikon radish, peeled and julienned; 454 grams extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 (1/4 inch thick) slabs; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 juice of limes; 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 heads napa cabbage, shredded; 118 milliliters ground cashews; 3 Tbsps rice vinegar; 59 milliliters safflower oil; 1 scallion, julienned; 1 teaspoons sea salt, or more to taste; 3 servings sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps all-natural buttery spread; 118 milliliters shoyu soy sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 larges sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

Tal Ronnen's Agave Lime Grilled Tofu with Asian Slaw and Mashed Sweet Potatoes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 3. One serving contains 550 calories, 18g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have agave nectar, daikon radish, safflower oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the juice of lime you could follow this main course with the Cranberry-Orange Juice Slushee as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Place the tofu in a single layer in a shallow nonreactive dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tofu ingredients.

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Pour over the tofu and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.Preheat the oven to 300 F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tofu from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and arrange it in a single layer on the baking sheet.

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Bake for 15 minutes.Meanwhile, pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced to a syrupy glaze, about 8 minutes.

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Heat an outdoor grill or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

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Transfer the tofu slabs from the baking sheet to the grill and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, or until grill-marked. Turn the tofu over and generously brush with the glaze; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until grill-marked.

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Remove the tofu to the baking sheet, turning it over so the glazed side is down, and then glaze the top side.Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, agave nectar, salt, lime juice, and soy sauce. Continue whisking vigorously in one direction as you slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream until emulsified.

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Agave

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Add the remaining slaw ingredients to the bowl and toss to coat.Cook the sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water for 20 minutes, or until tender.

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Water

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Drain.

Put the sweet potatoes, ground cashew, all-natural buttery spread, and chipotle pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Alternatively, put the ingredients in a large bowl and use a handheld mixer. Whip on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.To assemble the dish, place one quarter of the sweet potatoes in a scoop in the middle of a serving plate. Top with one quarter of the slaw.

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Chipotle Chiles

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Sweet Potato

Cashews

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Place 2 tofu slices on top of the slaw or angled against the sweet potatoes and slaw. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.Prep time: 1 hour, plus 2 hours marinating

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Sweet Potato

Tofu

For more great recipes, purchase Tal Ronnen's book, The Conscious Cook.

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Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Indaba Chenin Blanc with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.