Tofu with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Bring some bright, North African-influenced flavors to your tofu
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Preserved lemons are available at many grocers and specialty markets, but they are easy to make at home. See this recipe for our quick version. Add them to spicy stews and soups, and use leftover brine to add a citrus boost to vinaigrettes. Here they play well with green olives and extra-firm tofu for a Moroccan-influenced entree. We would serve this on a bed of couscous.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 11/2 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 preserved lemon
- 2/3 cup green olives
- 3 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sear tofu, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper-towel-lined plate.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in same skillet 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Stir in ginger and cinnamon, then add broth and tofu. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
3. Rinse preserved lemon under cold water, discard pulp, and cut peel into small pieces. Stir into tofu mixture with olives and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 315
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 22 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 18 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2.5 g
- Sodium Content 510 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g