Broiled Tofu Over Cilantro Pesto

This Pan-Asian Tofu gets brilliant color and lively flavor from an easy Cilantro Pesto!!
This recipe contains olive oil, tofu, cilantro (fresh), pine nuts, lime juice, soy sauce, oil (sesame), sugar substitute, salt, cayenne pepper,
12 Servings
Prep time: < 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup(s) mild olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 2 oz. (14-to 16-oz) packages firm tofu, rinsed and drained
- 2 cup(s) packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp. pine nuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
- 1 tsp. fructose sugar
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Garnish: pine nuts; fresh cilantro leaves; lime wedge
Instructions:
- 1. Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
- 2. Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels.
- 3. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil.
- 4. Broil 4 to inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- 5. While tofu is broiling, Puree cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
- 6. Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto. Note:Pesto can be made 3 days ahead and chilled in an airtight container.