SAVORY TOFU AND VEGETABLES OVER TOMATO COUSCOUS

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A vegetarian couscous recipe I found in Vegetarian Times. I haven't had couscous with tofu or artichoke hearts before, so I'm interested in trying this.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup whole wheat couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine artichokes and liquid, tofu, cumin, and 3/4 teaspoons pepper in nonsick skillet. Cook over high heat 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, leeks, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender and leets are lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, bring tomatoes and liquid and 2/3 cup water to a boil in saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
  • Add garlic and reserved tofu mixture to vegeable mixture in skillet. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, or until heated through and garlic is fragrant. Serve tofu and vegetables over tomato couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 95.1, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 11.8

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