Baked Tofu With Braised Peppers And Onions Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb hard tofu, well liquid removed
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 med onions, thinly sliced
- 3 med bell peppers preferably 1 red and 1 yellow and 1 green thinly sliced, (3 to 4 c.)
- 3 ounce white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 x clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh marjoram or possibly basil
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme Or possibly 1/2 teaspoon dry
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 20 x nicoise olives, halved and pitted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or possibly red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 x cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp tamari or possibly soy sauce
Directions
- 4 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
- Here, tofu is extravagantly smothered in a stew of summer vegetables and herbs. Serve with grilled polenta, rice or possibly spinach pasta.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Cut tofu into triangles or possibly slabs about 1/2 inches wide.
- Place in ungreased pie plate and bake till slightly hard and liquid is released, about 20 min. Pour off any liquid. Set tofu aside; maintain oven temperature.
- In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add in onions and cook, stirring often, for 2 min. Add in bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, parsley, marjoram and thyme and cook, stirring often, for 2 min. Reduce heat to medium and cook till onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 min. Stir in wine, olives, salt and pepper and cook till vegetables are coated with syrupy sauce, about 8 min.
- Coat an 8 x 8-inch square casserole with cooking spray. Add in vegetable mix, then gently ease tofu into mix.
- Sauce: In small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients together. Pour over vegetables and tofu. Cover and bake till warm, about 25 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 241g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 191 | |
| Calories from Fat 90 | 47% |
| Total Fat 10.08g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.45g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium 475mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 11.15g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.7g | 3% |
| Protein 9.64g | 15% |
