Best 9 Limantro Tofu Recipes

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Limantro tofu is a popular dish from the Philippines that is made with tofu, vegetables, and a savory sauce. It is a simple yet versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The main ingredient of limantro tofu is tofu, which is a versatile ingredient that can be easily absorbed in various flavors. The vegetables typically used in limantro tofu include carrots, green beans, bell peppers, and onions, although you can use any vegetables you like. The sauce is usually made with a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and garlic.

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LIMANTRO TOFU



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Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FOOD'S AMAZING CILANTRO TOFU SANDWICH



FOOD's Amazing Cilantro Tofu Sandwich image

My friend Judy Ornstein has a popular neighborhood cafe on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles called FOOD. I love all of the meals I've had there, but my absolute favorite signature dish that they make is a cilantro tofu sandwich. The tofu is dipped in a delicious cilantro-spiked marinade, briefly baked, then topped with a to-die-for roasted corn relish. Alayne Berman, FOOD's chef, shared the recipe with me. I've scaled the recipe down from 10 pounds of tofu to 1 pound, which will make four sandwiches. They are hearty, and I usually make a meal of half a sandwich, but the nutritional information is for a whole one.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, sandwiches, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 25

A 1-pound block of organic extra-firm tofu (find one that is not too dry)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably tamari
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeño
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 1/4 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 generous bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 large ear white corn
1/4 large red bell pepper, roasted
1/4 large yellow bell pepper, roasted
1/4 generous bunch cilantro, finely chopped
Pinch of cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 4-ounce slice of tofu
1/4 large or 1/2 small Hass avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup corn relish
Sliced heirloom or good roma tomatoes, in season only
2 slices seeded sandwich bread
2 teaspoons Vegenaise
Arugula

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, approximately 1/3 inch wide. They should be just the right size for the sandwich bread.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a large, wide bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Pat each square of tofu with paper towels, then dip into the marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • Bake the tofu for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the corn relish. Grill the corn until it colors lightly, and allow to cool. Remove the kernels from the cob. Peel, seed and dice the roasted peppers. Combine peppers, corn and remaining relish ingredients in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • For each sandwich, spread a thin coating of Vegenaise on each slice of bread. Top the bottom slice with a piece of baked marinated tofu. Fan thin slices of avocado over the tofu (the avocado helps the relish adhere to the sandwich). Top the avocado with 1/2 to 3/4 cup relish. Top the relish with slices of heirloom or good roma tomatoes and a handful of arugula. Top with the second slice of bread.

BROILED TOFU WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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Categories     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Tofu     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 12 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow flameproof baking pan with olive oil.
  • Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices and pat dry between several layers of paper towels. Arrange in 1 layer in baking pan and brush tops of slices with more olive oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, without turning, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While tofu is broiling, purée cilantro, pine nuts, lime juice, fish 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.
  • Transfer tofu with a slotted spatula to a platter and serve with cilantro pesto.

LIMANTRO TOFU



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Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     Tofu Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LIMANTRO TOFU



Limantro Tofu image

Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     Tofu Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAMY CILANTRO TOFU DRESSING



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Trying to get more soy into your Diet??? Or want no eggs or dairy???? Try this.!!!! Try As A dip!!!For Vegies or grilled chicken!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 dressing for one large salad, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb silken tofu
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot, rough chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons your choice fresh cilantro
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Place the tofu, lime, garlic, shallot, mustard, cilantro into food processor with metal blade and blend till pureed.
  • Combine the water to prcessor while machine is still running, follow with the oil salt and pepper. Serve immediately on your favorite salad or grilled meat.

LIMANTRO TOFU



Limantro Tofu image

Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     Tofu Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LIMANTRO TOFU



Limantro Tofu image

Lime-cilantro tofu. Serve with brown rice.

Provided by whenyoureajet

Categories     Tofu Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Mix cilantro, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, cumin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add tofu and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir marinated tofu until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

TOFU WITH GINGER-CILANTRO SAUCE



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A quick vegan main that will satisfy meat eaters too. Brushed with a zesty cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, and lime sauce this tofu just needs a short stint on the grill. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 scallions, green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced into 12 pieces, drained, and pressed

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a food processor, combine cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, jalapeno, ginger, lime juice, and scallions. Blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush tofu with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush grates with oil. Grill tofu, turning halfway through, until charred in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with ginger-cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tofu: For this recipe, it's best to use firm or extra-firm tofu. This type of tofu holds its shape better and absorbs the marinade more effectively.
  • Press the Tofu: Before cooking the tofu, press it to remove excess water. This will help the tofu absorb the marinade better and give it a chewier texture.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the tofu its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. The recipe provided in the article is a great starting point, but you can also experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique marinade.
  • Cook the Tofu Properly: Tofu can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most popular methods are pan-frying, baking, and grilling. Make sure to cook the tofu until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still tender on the inside.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Limantro tofu is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, noodles, vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Limantro tofu is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein, iron, and calcium, and it is also low in calories and fat. With its unique flavor and texture, limanto tofu is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, grab some tofu, try out the recipe provided in the article, and let me know how it turns out!

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