Inexperienced Chile Tofu Stew – Model New Vegan

By fan request, I combined tofu with some contemporary inexperienced chiles and got here up with this on-the-fly Inexperienced Chile Tofu Stew – and my spice-hating spouse LOVED it!

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Okay sufficient with the shameless cookbook plug….again to the recipe.

Whereas I used to be penning this submit this tremendous Sunday morning, I went upstairs to seize one other cup of espresso, and my spouse was consuming this for breakfast! No kidding! That ought to reply your questions in regards to the spice degree as a result of she does NOT like spicy!

What you may want…

INGREDIENTS

• ½ onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups inexperienced chile
• oregano, smoked paprika, cumin
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
• 2 potatoes
• 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

For the inexperienced chile, I extremely suggest the 505 model of medium, fire-roasted inexperienced chile. My native Fred Meyer (Kroger) carries it and I believe Albertsons or Winco does too. Verify your native shops and look within the salsa aisle.

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HOW TO MAKE GREEN CHILE TOFU STEW

Step 1: Drain & press a 14oz block of extra-firm tofu to take away as a lot liquid as you’ll be able to. Then reduce it into cubes and organize on a sheet pan to both air-fry or bake. I additionally cubed 2 medium Russet potatoes and added them as effectively. Air fry or bake at 400° F for about 10-Quarter-hour or till they begin to brown.

Step 2: Whereas the tofu is within the oven, make the inexperienced chile sauce. Finely cube your onion and add it to a big skillet with a bit of water or broth to saute. When the onions get delicate, add the minced garlic, cumin, and oregano and stir for about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add a 16 oz jar of roasted, diced inexperienced chile (about 2 cups). The 505 model has sodium added – so that you most likely needn’t add any extra salt to the recipe.

In case you are utilizing contemporary Hatch inexperienced chile chances are you’ll wish to modify the quantity of chile and add some salt, relying by yourself style/spice preferences.

Step 4: Add 2 cups of broth, then stir effectively to combine.

Step 5. Add the baked tofu and potatoes and blend effectively. Permit to cook dinner on medium (effervescent) till it thickens, about 10-Quarter-hour.

Step 6. Add a 15oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes and the smoked paprika and stir to combine. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, then garnish and serve.

(Be aware: should you like spice, add a teaspoon or two of diced chipotles in adobo as an alternative of the smoked paprika – yum!)

This turned out manner higher than I anticipated, and the very fact my spouse favored it was a bonus! Due to my Assist Group buddy, Carol for the thought!

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