Friday, August 23, 2013

CAESAR SALAD WITH BLACKENED TOFU ENJOY DAN:


         VEGETARIAN CAESAR SALAD WITH BLACKENED TOFU by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 Oz) block firm tofu, blackened, cut into 4 equal parts wrap in paper towels, press out the liquid

1/4-cup blacking spice (recipe to follow)

3 bell peppers, cored, seeded, halved

1/2-onion, sliced into thin strips

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 heads romaine lettuce, cut into quarters lengthwise, and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips

Caesar dressing (recipe to follow)

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

 

BLACKENED SPICE:

1 tablespoon smoky paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons (EACH) onion and garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon (EACH) kosher salt and black  freshly pepper.

Mix all ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.

 

DRESSING:

2 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 tablespoons capers with 1 teaspoon caper brine, 4 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1-1/2-cups mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 3/8-cup olive oil

 

DIRECTIONS:       (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Cut tofu into 4 equal parts, and then cut into thirds, sprinkle blackening spice all over tofu.

2.   In a bowl toss bell peppers, onion, 2 tablespoon olive oil season with salt and pepper.

3.   Placed peppers and onions on a baking sheet and place in pre-heated oven.

4.   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until blackened, place in paper bag.

5.   When cool remove skin, and cut into strips.

6.   In a skillet and reaming oil and over medium-high heat and when hot.

7.   Add  seasoned tofu steaks and cook on all sides, about 2 minutes each

8.   In a bowl toss the romaine lettuce with enough dressing to coat.

9.   Add bell peppers, onions and toss again.

10.                Portion the salad on 4 plates, cut tofu into tofu steaks and place on top of plate of salad

ENJOY DAN:                                   BON-APPETITE!!

 

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