Crispy Tofu

Ingredients

Roasted Oninos & Pepper Relish:

• 1 1/2 cups Roasted onions

• 1/4 cup pickled fresno peppers

• 1/4 cup parsley

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Herb Marinade:

• 3 sprigs rosemary leaves

• 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped

• 3 sprigs oregano leaves

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 1/2 cup thyme oil

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Seared Tofu:

• 1 block tofu planks

• 1/2 cup herb marinade

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Roasted Onion & Pepper Relish:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400F degrees.

2. Peel onions and discard skins. Slice onions evenly into 1/2 inch slices and reserve in a bowl.

3. Toss onions with extra virgin olive oil and salt until well combined.

4. Spread seasoned onions onto a tray and roasted until caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.

5. Combine roasted onions, pickled fresnos, and chopped parsley and reserve for tofu.

Herb Marinade:

1. Wash and dry parsley. Roughly chop the leaves and stem.

2. Combine all herbs with garlic, salt, and thyme oil in a blender.

3. Blend until smooth.

4. Combine tofu planks with herb marinade and gently work in the marinade to coat.

Seared Tofu:

1. Using a clean/dry preheated pan on medium to high heat, lay tofu planks in rows and cook until a light brown crust forms. Cook for about 3 minutes each side.

2. Lightly season each side with sea salt.

3. Using a spatula, flip tofu planks and make sure each side has even color.

4. Remove tofu from the pan and reserve for finishing with roasted onions and pickled fresno.