Friday, April 2, 2010

Stuffed Tofu with Herb Tomato Sauce

This is a satisfying dish that fill you up with flavor and nutrients. This recipe has a lot of ingredients and steps but none are hard and the end product is great!


What you need:
-2 16oz extra firm tofu, frozen and thawed
-1/2 large fennel bulb chopped
-1/2 large white onion, chopped
-1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
-1 large red bell pepper, chopped
-1 12oz box cremini mushrooms, chopped
-3 Tblsp capers
-3 Tblsp sundried tomatoes, packed in oil
-2 Tblsp Italian seasoning
-1 Tblsp basil
-1 Tblsp oregano
-2 tsp lemon pepper
-2-3 tsp abodo pepper (if you like it more spicy add more)
-Salt and Pepper to Taste
-Bread Crumbs


  1. Preheat over to 400F
  2. Begin by cutting the tofu into 2-2 1/2 inch wide squares, then cut squares into triangles.
  3. Hollow out the triangles leaving 1/4in around the edges. (do not discard the tofu you take out)
  4. Saute all veggies and spices in olive oil until soft.
  5. Combine all ingredients, plus the crumbled tofu, but do not at the tofu.
  6. Carefully take the filling and stuff it into the tofu shells as compact as possible. 
  7. Take the stuffed tofu triangles and carefully cover with bread crumbs.
  8. Place tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 20 mins, flip the tofu, then bake for an additional 20 mins.
  9. Serve atop herb tomato sauce (recipe below)
Herb Tomato Sauce:
What you need:
-1 Jar of your favorite tomato sauce
-4 cloves garlic, minced
-2 Tblsp Italian Seasoning
-1 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
-1/2 tsp cumin
-Salt and Pepper to taste

  1.  Combine all ingredients in a sauce pot, bring to a boil, then reduce it ti a simmer until tofu is done,
  2. Serve underneath or atop tofu, Enjoy!


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