Baked Tofu With Braised Peppers And Olives Recipe

Name: Baked Tofu With Braised Peppers And Olives Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Chinese-style tofu, well liquid removed; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 x onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp minced thyme or possibly 1/2 tsp dry; 1 Tbsp. minced marjoram or possibly basil; 1/4 c. minced parsley; 3 x bell peppers, red, yellow & green, thinly sliced; 1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms; 1 x clove garlic, chopped salt and pepper; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 20 x Nicoise olives, halved and pitted; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or possibly red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 x cloves garlic, chopped freshly milled pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp tamari or possibly soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb Chinese-style tofu, well liquid removed
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 x onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp minced thyme or possibly 1/2 tsp dry
1 Tbsp. minced marjoram or possibly basil
1/4 c. minced parsley
3 x bell peppers, red, yellow & green, thinly sliced
1 c. thinly sliced mushrooms
1 x clove garlic, chopped salt and pepper
1/2 c. dry white wine
20 x Nicoise olives, halved and pitted
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or possibly red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 x cloves garlic, chopped freshly milled pepper to taste
1/2 tsp tamari or possibly soy sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Cut the liquid removed tofu into triangles or possibly slabs about 1 1/2 inches wide.
3
Set them in an ungreased pie plate and bake till they're slightly hard and liquids are released, about 20 min.
4
Pour off the excess liquid if any remains.
5
Heat the oil in a wide skillet, add in the onions, and saute/fry over high heat for 2 min.
6
Add in the herbs, peppers, mushrooms, and garlic, saute/fry for 2 min more, then lower the heat to medium and cook till the onions have softened, stirring occasionally, about 6 min.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Add in the wine and olives and simmer till the vegetables are coated with a syrupy sauce, about 8 min.
9
Spread them in a lightly oiled casserole or possibly gratin dish and wiggle the tofu into the vegetables.
10
Whisk the ingredients for the sauce together, then pour it over the vegetables and tofu.
11
Bake, covered, till heated through, about 25 min.
12
Serve with Parmesan grated over the top.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Chinese-style tofu, well liquid removed, 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 2 x onions, thinly sliced, 1 tsp minced thyme or possibly 1/2 tsp dry, and more.

Yes, Baked Tofu With Braised Peppers And Olives Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!