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Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa
Rating: 4.25 stars
The crunchy-crisp tofu and our spicy-sweet salsa are inspired by that restaurant-chain classic, deep-fried coconut shrimp. Make it a meal: Stir fresh cilantro into basmati rice and serve alongside. Try sliced bananas drizzled with “lite” coconut milk for dessert.
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa

Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet.

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  • Combine peaches, jalapenos, lemongrass, basil, brown sugar, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; toss to combine.

  • Mix coconut, flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish. Cut the block of tofu lengthwise into 8 thin steaks. Pat the tofu slices dry with a paper towel, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then press both sides of each tofu steak into the coconut mixture.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 tofu steaks and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adjusting heat as necessary to prevent scorching. Transfer the tofu steaks to the rack-lined baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat; cook the remaining tofu steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the tofu with the peach salsa.

Tips

Note: Lemongrass, essential to Thai and Vietnamese cooking, is an edible grass with bright lemon fragrance and taste. Find it fresh in the produce section of large supermarkets, at Asian food stores and chopped and dried in specialty spice sections. Purchase from Penzeys Spices, (800) 741-7787, www.penzeys.com.

Tips

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tofu steaks & 2/3 cup salsa
Per Serving:
269 calories; protein 11.6g; carbohydrates 23.1g; dietary fiber 3.1g; sugars 13.7g; fat 16.5g; saturated fat 4.1g; vitamin a iu 439.5IU; vitamin c 12.3mg; folate 23.5mcg; calcium 184.3mg; iron 2.5mg; magnesium 69.3mg; potassium 389.8mg; sodium 491.4mg; thiamin 0.1mg.
Exchanges:

1 other carbohydrate, 1 medium-fat meat, 2 fat | 1 Carbohydrate Serving
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