When I give cookery demos, I’m always surprised at how few people have cooked tofu, although they admit to liking it. It seems to have the reputation as a bland food. Yet, it’s so simple and good for you, and, given the right recipe, is tasty and satisfying. I cooked up these bite size wedges for lunch the other day. The recipe is the one from my vegetarian cookery book, Coming Home To Cook
Drain tofu so that it is somewhat dry. Cut into 1/2 and then into 4’s, making triangles. Heat 1 Tbl. of canola oil in a skillet. Add tofu and cook, turning for a few minutes. Add a sprinkling of your favorite dried herbs, I like thyme,oregano, basil, dill, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Cook til well coaed. Add a generous sprinkling of Nutritional tasty yeast and grated parmesan cheese. Cook until it is well coated.
Nutritional Tasty Yeast is a yeast product that is high in B complex. It is sold in Health shops and has a long shelf life. And, it’s great on popcorn. So, another healthy snack for you and/or the kids!
This tofu recipe is good over a mixed green salad at lunch with my house dressing, also in Coming Home To Cook or as a hot entree with your favorite veg and starch. Enjoy!