Braised Tofu with Peppers and Portobellos
Typically packed in water, extra-firm tofu has a spongy texture and is the best choice for marinades and dishes for which a lot of handling is required.
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Typically packed in water, extra-firm tofu has a spongy texture and is the best choice for marinades and dishes for which a lot of handling is required.
Ingredients
Tomato-miso marinade
- 1 cup boiling vegetarian "chicken" stock
- 3 Tbs. tomato paste
- 2 Tbs. mellow white miso
- 2 Tbs. tamari soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, cubed
Peppers and portobellos
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium-sized red onion, halved crosswise and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch-long strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 3-inch-long strips
- 1 6-oz. pkg. baby portobello mush-rooms
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1 Tbs. tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
Preparation
To make Tomato-Miso Marinade: Combine boiling stock, tomato paste, miso, tamari soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, vinegar and thyme in a bowl.
Place tofu on a cutting board, and slice tofu in half horizontally. Make 4 cuts in a cross-hatch pattern to create 18 cubes. Put cubes in a nonreactive container, and add marinade. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
To make Peppers and Portobellos: Heat oil in a 14-inch stir-fry pan or wok for 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions. Saut8E for 3 minutes, and remove from heat.
Remove tofu from marinade with a slotted spoon, drain slightly and discard marinade. Add to pan, and, turning tofu gently, brown on all sides, for about 5 minutes.
Add peppers and mushrooms, and continue to cook, stirring frequently. Add wine, tamari soy sauce and thyme, reduce heat to medium-low and cook mixture for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 130
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 191 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g