Green Tahini Pan Fried Tofu

1. Take your tofu block and pat it dry with a paper towel. Then, wrap it in a towel and place under a heavy weight like a pan or blender for about 30 minutes to press out excess water.
2. For the sauce, blend together: a large handful of chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup tahini, 1/3 cup coconut aminos, the juice of 1 whole lemon, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. (Note: If you don’t like cilantro, you can substitute it with parsley or basil.)
3. Cut your pressed tofu into square pieces.
4. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
5. Add the tofu pieces to the pan and cook each side until golden, without moving the tofu around the pan too much. Flip as each side browns.
6. Once tofu is cooked, add the prepared tahini sauce, leaving some extra sauce aside for later. Stir well to coat the tofu.
7. Cover the pan and let it cook for 1-2 minutes at the end.
8. Plate the pan-fried tofu and top with the extra creamy tahini sauce and some more fresh cilantro (or your chosen herb). Enjoy!