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.