Name: Broiled Tofu with Cilantro Pesto
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 12 side-dish servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mild olive oil plus additional for brushing; 2 (14- to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained; 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedges

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Broiled Tofu with Cilantro PestoSang An

This pan-Asian tofu gets brilliant color and lively flavor from an easy cilantro pesto. To make this dish vegetarian, you can simply replace the fish sauce with soy sauce.

Cooks' note:

Pesto can be made 3 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container.

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