Spice-roasted Tofu Fillets with Jade Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu
• drained
• rinsed
• and cut into 3 slabs each
• 1/2 cup soybean oil
• 6 Tbs. dry southwest
• jerk
• or Cajun spice blend
• 4 Tbs. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 4 whole green onions
• chopped ( 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup soybean oil
• 4 Tbs. peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 4 small cloves garlic
• 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. prepared wasabi
• optional
• 18 tsp. white pepper

Instructions

1. To make Tofu Fillets:
2. Place tofu slabs in large shallow dish.
3. Whisk together soybean oil, spice blend, tamari, and sesame oil.
4. Pour over tofu slabs, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 400F.
6. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange tofu slabs on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake tofu 12 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
8. Remove, and cool.
9. To make Pesto:
10. Puree all ingredients with 1/2 cup water in food processor or blender until smooth.
11. Slice each tofu slab into 2 triangles.
12. Top with Pesto.