Best Cajun Tofu Recipes

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CAJUN TOFU



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This was inspired by a recent trip to New Orleans. I wanted something vegetarian, but with Cajun taste & this is what I came up with. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but tastes like you've been cooking a while. You can serve it over rice, pasta or, if you want to be really southern, grits.

Provided by Jeri Roth Lande

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon celery seed
5 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
3 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, cut into medium size chunks
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the first 9 ingredients to make a spice mix. Set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add onion and saute until starting to brown.
  • Add garlic and 3 Tbsp of the spice mix.
  • Stir and cook a couple minutes.
  • Add pepper and celery and cook a couple more minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, bay leaf and tofu.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer 10 minute.
  • Add hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 3126.3, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 20.6

BARBECUE TOFU WITH CAJUN RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups converted white rice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the rice and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium high; stir in 2 cups water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and set aside.
  • Wrap the tofu in paper towels and set on a plate. Weigh down with a bowl; let drain 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice 1/2 inch thick.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the bell peppers, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the peppers start browning, 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the tofu to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir in the bell peppers, barbecue sauce and scallions. Stir the parsley into the rice; top with the tofu.

CAJUN TOFU SLICES



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Make and share this Cajun Tofu Slices recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leona L.

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (350 g) package extra firm tofu, cut diagonally into triangles
1 teaspoon roasted cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • Marinate tofu with spices and salsa for about 30 minutes.
  • Place in a lightly grilled skillet and saute triangles until well browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 442.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12

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