Sunday, March 17, 2013

Smoky Peach Tofu with Coconut Curry Polenta

Recipes are from the "I <3 Trader Joe's Vegetarian Cookbook" which can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Trader-Joes-Vegetarian-Cookbook/dp/1612431097/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363574372&sr=8-1&keywords=trader+joes+vegetarian

Shown here served with steamed sesame spinach:



For the Smoky Peach Tofu:
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper
1 (12 ounce) jar Trader Joe's Spicy Smoky Peach Salsa
1/4 cup water

drain the tofu and press (I use a tofu x-press). Cut into 1-inch cubes. Marinated overnight in the refrigerator if desired (optional - a good marinade is some garlic, soy sauce, water, oil, some kind of vinegar, maybe some sesame oil and herbs).
Heat the oil in a pan and add the tofu cubes. Cook the tofu until lightly browned. Add the pepper, salsa, and water and simmer until pepper is tender - 15 to 20 minutes.

For the Coconut Curry Polenta:
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp grated ginger (I used jarred)
2 tsp curry powder
1 cup light coconut milk (canned)
1 (18 ounce) log of polenta, crumbled

In a saucepan, heat the oil and add ginger and sautee for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry powder and stir to form a paste. Whisk in the coconut milk. Add the polenta and whisk until smooth. Cook until creamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

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