Tofu Fillets with Olives Recipe

Name: Tofu Fillets with Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 2 1/2-inch-thick slabs; 2 tsp. olive oil, divided; 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup); 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp. paprika, divided; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, divided; 1 Tbs. butter; ⅓ cup assorted brine-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup dry sherry; 1 tsp. dried oregano; Lemon slices, for garnish; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 2 1/2-inch-thick slabs
2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. paprika, divided
1/2 tsp. dry mustard, divided
1 Tbs. butter
⅓ cup assorted brine-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
⅓ cup dry sherry
1 tsp. dried oregano
Lemon slices, for garnish
Chopped parsley, for garnish

1
Place tofu slabs on paper towels to drain.
2
Heat 1 tsp.
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olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat.
4
Cook onion and garlic in oil 10 minutes, or until browned.
5
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp.
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paprika, 1/4 tsp.
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dry mustard; season with salt.
8
Increase heat to medium-high, and add 1 tsp.
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oil to skillet.
10
Sprinkle both sides of tofu with remaining paprika and dry mustard; season with salt.
11
Saute tofu 10 minutes, turning once, or until golden on both sides.
12
Transfer to serving dish.
13
Reduce heat to medium; melt butter in skillet.
14
Add olives and reserved onion mixture, and cook 2 minutes.
15
Stir in sherry, and simmer 4 minutes, or until liquid reduces by half; sprinkle with oregano.
16
Pour onion mixture over tofu fillets, and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
17
Serve with rice, if desired.

218

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 2 1/2-inch-thick slabs, 2 tsp. olive oil, divided, 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup), 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tofu Fillets with Olives 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 Fillets with Olives

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