Spice-Crusted Tofu

• pine nuts↗3 tablespoons

  (or 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts)

• paprika↗1 tablespoon
• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• ground coriander↗1 teaspoon
• kosher salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  (to taste)

• extra firm tofu↗1

  (14 ounce) package

• boiling water3 tablespoons
• lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• honey↗4 teaspoons
• extra virgin olive oil↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant (~2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl to cool.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into eight 1/2-inch thick slices.

4. 4

   Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey.

6. 6

   In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.

7. 7

   Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty (~4 minutes). Flip and cook the other side (~3 minutes).

8. 8

   Add honey mixture to the pan and quickly shake to coat the tofu. It will BUBBLE UP and EVAPORATE VERY QUICKLY.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.