Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze

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. 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. 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. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. 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. 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.