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Grilled Eggplant & Tofu Steaks w/ Sticky Hoisin Glaze

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Grilled Eggplant & Tofu Steaks w/ Sticky Hoisin Glaze

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Cooking Light - July 2012 - Mark Bittman,
12 reviews rate this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
Serves 4 (serving size: about 3 eggplant slices, 2 tofu slices, and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Total time: 45 Minutes

We turned up the the flavor with this Chinese-style barbecue dish of Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze. This vegetarian dish captures the essence of great barbecue without relying on meat.

Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1-1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 (1-pound) eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation:
1. Place tofu on paper towels; cover with paper towels. Top with a heavy skillet; let stand 20 minutes. Cut tofu crosswise into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices.

2. Combine ketchup and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until reduced to 1 cup (12 minutes), stirring occasionally. Set aside 1/2 cup.

3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

4. Brush oil over tofu and eggplant; sprinkle with salt. Place eggplant on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 2 minutes. Turn eggplant over, and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill 2 minutes. Turn eggplant over; brush with 2 tablespoon sauce. Cook 2 minutes on each side.

5. Add tofu to grill; grill 3 minutes. Turn tofu over, and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill 3 minutes. Turn tofu over and brush with 2 tablespoons sauce; grill for 1 minute on each side. Sprinkle with onions and seeds. Serve with eggplant and 1/2 cup reserved sauce.

One serving equals: Calories 286; Fat 14.3 g (Satfat 2.6 g, Monofat 4.7 g, Polyfat 6.4 g); Protein 13.4 g; Carbohydrate 29.4 g; Fiber 8.5 g; Cholesterol 0.0 mg; Sodium 630 mg