Tofu Benin with Tomato-Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Tofu Benin with Tomato-Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 2 Tbs. minced fresh garlic; 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut in half lengthwise; 2 medium onions; 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 2 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 Tbs. sugar; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter; 1 cup green olives, halved

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs. minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut in half lengthwise
2 medium onions
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 Tbs. tomato paste
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1 cup green olives, halved

1
Make paste: In small bowl, combine ginger, garlic, Old Bay seasoning and pepper.
2
Cut each tofu slab on the diagonal, making 4 triangles.
3
Spread each piece of tofu with paste, covering evenly on both sides.
4
Place coated tofu slices on plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
5
Coarsely chop one onion.
6
In food processor, puree chopped onion and tomatoes.
7
Set aside.
8
Cut remaining onion in half and then into 12-inch slices.
9
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
10
Add sliced onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes, reducing heat if necessary.
11
Add puree mixture, tomato paste, sugar, red pepper and salt to taste.
12
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
Dissolve peanut butter in 1 12 cups lukewarm water.
14
Using whisk, mix into tomato sauce.
15
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16
Stir in olives.
17
Add coated tofu to pan, pushing each piece into sauce so it is covered.
18
Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, so paste has time to blend into and flavor sauce, about 15 minutes.
19
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger, 2 Tbs. minced fresh garlic, 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning, 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Tofu Benin with Tomato-Peanut Sauce 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.

Tofu Benin with Tomato-Peanut Sauce

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