Seared Tofu with Garlic, Swiss Chard and Pine Nuts
- Total Time
- 0:26
- Prep
- 0:15
- Cook
- 0:11
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Vegetarian cuisine never tasted so good! Toasted pine nuts and seared tofu combined with the rich flavor of Swiss chard will excite your taste buds.
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pine nuts4 tsp
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low sodium soy sauce1 Tbsp
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black pepper½ tsp
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firm tofu8 oz, drained and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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olive oil2 tsp
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garlic clove(s)2 clove(s), medium, minced
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uncooked Swiss chard6 cup(s), fresh, rinsed well and chopped
- Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add pine nuts and sauté until golden brown, shaking the pan often to prevent burning, about 3 minutes; remove pine nuts from pan and set aside.
- Combine soy sauce and pepper in a shallow dish. Add tofu; turn to coat.
- Heat oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove tofu from pan using a spatula and cover with foil to keep warm; set aside.
- Add garlic to the same pan and sauté until just golden, about 2 minutes; add Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer Swiss chard to individual plates and top with seared tofu and pine nuts. Yields about 2 slices of tofu, 3/4 cup of Swiss chard and 1 teaspoon of pine nuts per serving.