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Combine the tamari and sesame oil in a shallow bowl. Place the tofu slices and zucchini in the bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium heat and cook the zucchini first, about 2 minutes on each side. Set aside. Grill the tofu for about 3 minutes on each side and set aside.

Combine the basil, garlic, ginger, scallions, pine nuts or walnuts, and olive oil (reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil) in a food processor and pulse until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, thin it with a little water. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss the arugula or other salad greens with the reserved 1 tablespoon olive oil and divide among 4 plates. Arrange the tofu and zucchini on top and drizzle with the pesto.

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 slices tofu, ¼ zucchini):
calories 458, fat 25 g, saturated fat 6 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 15 g, carbohydrate 10 g, sodium 549 mg

Makes: 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process for about 2 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutritional analysis per serving (¼ cup):
calories 172, fat 19 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 1 g, protein 0 g, carbohydrate 1 g, sodium 197 mg

Makes: 1½ cups Prep time: 5 minutes

Blend all the ingredients in a blender about 2 minutes, until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
calories 191, fat 21 g, saturated fat 3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 1 g, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 2 g, sodium 107 mg