Sample Tofu Recipe
On the website of the Mayo Clinic, a recipe for one of these vegetarian dishes in vegetarian chili with tofu is present. This allows to fully bring out the flavor and benefits of tofu. In this dish that serves four, the ingredients are:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1/2 cup)
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into small pieces
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes with no added salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans with no salt added, rinsed, and drained
- 1 can (14 ounces) black beans with no salt added, rinsed, and drained
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft and translucent, for about six minutes. Add the tofu, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately.
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