Celery Tofu Recipes

TOFU-CELERY STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir together tamari, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 tablespoon water. In a large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over high until just smoking. Add tofu and cook, turning once, until golden, 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
• Add celery (and additional oil, if needed) to skillet and cook, stirring often, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in ginger, scallion, and cilantro; cook 30 seconds. Return tofu and add tamari mixture to skillet. Toss to coat; serve.

CELERY TOFU FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Spray saute pan w/ cooking spray& saute onion until just starting to brown.
• Add thawed& drained spinach, spices& saute until all moisture is evaporated.
• In food processor: puree tofu& cream of celery soup, then add spinach/onion mixture& process until smooth (adjust seasonings).
• Mix w/ chopped celery, place in baking dish& top w/ parmesan cheese.
• Bake, uncovered@ 350 degrees for 40 minutes Makes 6 servings,~ 150 cals each serving.

CELERY AND TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; when it simmers, add ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili flakes. Remove from heat and let sit until cool, at least 1 hour and preferably 2 or 3. Strain oil into a bowl or jar and discard spices.
• Put a pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add celery and blanch for about a minute; drain in colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Layer celery and tofu on serving plates, drizzle with chili oil and sprinkle with salt.