Asian-Style Grilled Tofu

This recipe came from my mom, who got it from Family Circle. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon! I cut out the oyster sauce from the marinade, but if you want to use it, the original recipe called for 1 tablespoon of bottled oyster sauce.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  teriyaki sauce
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 12  ounces fettuccine
• 8  ounces snow peas, strings removed
• 1  red pepper, cored,seeded & thinly sliced
• 1  onion, medium,halved & cut into half moons
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine teriyaki, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, Splenda, red pepper flakes and garlic powder.
2. Open package of tofu and drain.
3. Slice tofu diagonally in half to form 2 triangular shaped pieces; turn triangle onto long flat cut side with point facing up; cut into 3 triangular slices, each about 1/2-inch thick.
4. Repeat with second triangle to form six 1/2-inch thick triangular slices.
5. Spread tofu onto a paper towel-lined tray; top with more paper towels, and cover with a sheet pan; evenly weigh down sheet pan with soup cans and let stand for 10 minutes.
6. Change paper toweling and repeat.
7. Transfer tofu to a shallow glass dish and add marinade; let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning slices over after 15 minutes.
8. Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
9. Bring a large pot of water to boiling.
10. Heat a ridged grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with 2 teaspoons oil.
11. Cook fettuccine in boiling water according to package directions, adding snow peas, pepper and onion during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
12. Grill the tofu, about 2 minutes per side, until nicely marked and hot.
13. Stir broth and cornstarch into marinade and bring to a boil; boil until thickened, about 2 minutes.
14. Drain noodles and vegetables.
15. Toss noodles and vegetables with thickened marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then top with grilled tofu.