Tofu Creole

Total Time: 45 mins
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions


• 1 cup chopped celery


• 2 garlic cloves, minced


• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped


• 1/3 cup vegetable broth


• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes


• 1 cup water


• 2 teaspoons snipped parsley


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper


• 2 bay leaves, crushed


• 1 lb tofu, cubed and squeezed dry


• 3 cups hot cooked rice, preferably brown

Recipe

• 1 saute onion, celery, peppers and garlic in broth until onion is tender. remove from heat.


• 2 stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings. simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, adding water if needed.


• 3 stir in tofu; heat to boiling. cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.


• 4 serve over hot rice. add salad and warm french bread for a hearty meal.