Tofu with Olives and Preserved Lemon Recipe

Name: Tofu with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 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; ⅔ cup green olives; 3 Tbs. finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 1/2 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
⅔ cup green olives
3 Tbs. finely chopped parsley

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Sear tofu, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove from pan and drain on paper-towel-lined plate.
4
Saute onion and garlic in same skillet 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion is soft.
5
Stir in ginger and cinnamon, then add broth and tofu.
6
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
7
Rinse preserved lemon under cold water, discard pulp, and cut peel into small pieces.
8
Stir into tofu mixture with olives and parsley.
9
Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 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.), and more.

Yes, Tofu with Olives and Preserved Lemon 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 with Olives and Preserved Lemon

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