Tofu Rancheros
A vegetarian Mexican food recipe. The Tofu is simmered in a tomato-based sauce and seasoned with chili pepper and herbs.
Ingredients
Tofu:
- 2 packages of extra-firm tofu (2 pounds total) , (cut in small or medium size cubes) - Recommended: Trader Joe's super firm tofu
- 2 tablespoon oil , (or use more as needed)
Ranchero Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon oil or unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, (chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 cups broth , (vegetarian or chicken broth)
- 16 oz 100% tomato sauce, (no salt added)
- fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Press the tofu and drain excess water. Cut into small cubes.
Pan-Fry Tofu (Optional):
- In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, cook the tofu cubes until browned. You may need to do this in multiple batches. Set aside.
Cook the Sauce Base:
- In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, green bell pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, then cook until soft (for about 4-5 minutes). Keep stirring to prevent burning.
Simmer the Tofu in Rancheros sauce:
- Add broth, tomato sauce, and tofu. Bring to a simmer then lower the heat. Cook until the sauce is thickened like a stew for about 30 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent burning. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir in the cilantro and serve!
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Nutrition
Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 771mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 823IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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