BAKED TOFU WITH BRAISED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

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This is so tasty and healthy, and perfect for a Fall day. I have seen this recipe numerous places, including Vegetarian Times and a cook book I own. Not sure where it originated. I usually serve it with bread, but it would also be good with pasta, rice, or polenta.

Provided by Ameliahead

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb firm tofu
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 medium bell peppers, 1 each red, yellow and green, thinly sliced
3 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
20 nicoise olives, halved and pitted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or 1/2 teaspoon tamari

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Drain tofu very well and cut into triangles or slabs about 11/2 inches wide. Place in ungreased pie plate and bake until slightly firm and liquid is released, about 20 minutes. Pour off any liquid. Set tofu aside; maintain oven temperature at 375°F
  • In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, mushrooms, 1 clove garlic, parsley, marjoram and thyme and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, olives, salt and pepper and cook, until vegetables are tender and coated with syrupy sauce, about 8 minutes.
  • Coat 8 x 8-inch square or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Add vegetable mixture, then gently arrange tofu pieces in mixture.
  • Make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, tomato paste, mustard, garlic, pepper and soy sauce or tamari.
  • Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu.
  • Cover and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 692.3, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 11.9

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