Tofu..you might be thinking what is that stuff and does it have any taste to it? For all you tofu rookies, tofu can be extremely flavorful when you incorporate it with a good balance of ingredients and seasonings. Its absorbs flavors so well after pressing all the water out of it. You could also lets tofu marinade over night with your own favorite blend of spices just like you would with any another protein.I would consider this a vegan favorite because its fast,easy, delicious, and healthy. Dont be intimated by this white block of protein. Take a stab at it and see what you could whip up.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 squash
- 1 serrano chile
- cilantro to taste
- 1 block tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cayenne pepper
- hot sauce or chili sauce, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- red cabbage *garnish
Preparation:
Make sure to press you tofu. Get all that water out so that it could absorb all the new flavors you will me using. Slice the tofu into approximately one inch cubes. Then, using either your hands or a fork, crumble it slightly. Mix soy sauce into it.
Sautee onion, pepper,tomato,squash,chile and crumbled tofu in oil for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium and allow to cook 5-7 more minutes, stirring frequently and adding more oil if needed.
Eat with toast or wrap in a warmed tortilla with a bit of salsa for a breakfast burrito or top with soy or dairy cheese. Serves two.
