Blackened Tofu with Bell Pepper Relish
Tofu/Wonder Food
Makes 6 servings.
Tofu/Wonder Food
Makes 6 servings.
Prep. Time 30 min.
One block of firm tofu, drained
Cut lengthwise into ¼” thick slices
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt to taste
Sprinkle with spike season (optional)
Flour with bread flour
Vegetable oil
Relish
3 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
(one each red, yellow and green)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Line baking sheet with 2 layers paper towels. Arrange tofu slices on towels. Cover with another double layer paper towels and weight down with cutting board or press with hands until drain.
In plate season to taste with sea salt, cayenne pepper and spike.(note: spike has salt in it so don’t over do). Flour each tofu slice.
In a hot skillet brown tofu on each side. Place on paper towel to drain. Then place on platter or large plate.
Make relish. In medium bowl, combine all relish ingredients and mix well. Season to taste with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Serve blackened tofu slices with pepper relish alongside.
If you’ve made tofu every way imaginable, here is a Cajun twist we bet you haven’t tried. It’s easy to make and the presentation is eye-catching.
Meal Plan: Complete the meal with steamed collard greens and basmati brown rice.
Cut lengthwise into ¼” thick slices
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sea salt to taste
Sprinkle with spike season (optional)
Flour with bread flour
Vegetable oil
Relish
3 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
(one each red, yellow and green)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Line baking sheet with 2 layers paper towels. Arrange tofu slices on towels. Cover with another double layer paper towels and weight down with cutting board or press with hands until drain.
In plate season to taste with sea salt, cayenne pepper and spike.(note: spike has salt in it so don’t over do). Flour each tofu slice.
In a hot skillet brown tofu on each side. Place on paper towel to drain. Then place on platter or large plate.
Make relish. In medium bowl, combine all relish ingredients and mix well. Season to taste with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Serve blackened tofu slices with pepper relish alongside.
If you’ve made tofu every way imaginable, here is a Cajun twist we bet you haven’t tried. It’s easy to make and the presentation is eye-catching.
Meal Plan: Complete the meal with steamed collard greens and basmati brown rice.
