Baked Tofu with Braised Peppers and Onions Recipe

Name: Baked Tofu with Braised Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. firm tofu; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 medium bell peppers, 1 each red, yellow and green, thinly sliced; 3 oz. mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 medium clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram or basil; 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 20 nicoise olives, halved and pitted; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. soy sauce or tamari

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Drain tofu very well and cut into triangles or slabs about 11/2 inches wide.
3
Place in ungreased pie plate and bake until slightly firm and liquid is released, about 20 minutes.
4
Pour off any liquid.
5
Set tofu aside; maintain oven temperature at 375F.
6
In large skillet, heat oil over high heat.
7
Add onions and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, 1 clove garlic, parsley, marjoram and thyme and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
10
Stir in wine, olives, salt and pepper and cook, until vegetables are tender and coated with syrupy sauce, about 8 minutes.
11
Coat 8 x 8-inch square or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
12
Add vegetable mixture, then gently arrange tofu pieces in mixture.
13
Make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, tomato paste, mustard, garlic, pepper and soy sauce or tamari.
14
Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu.
15
Cover and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
16
Serve hot.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. firm tofu, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 3 medium bell peppers, 1 each red, yellow and green, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Tofu with Braised Peppers and Onions 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.

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