Hummus Crusted Tofu With Rosemary Recipe 445

HUMMUS CRUSTED TOFU WITH ROSEMARY RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Marinated Tofu: Drain the tofu and press to remove extra liquid. I like to slice my tofu into 1/2 inch strips and press those individually to remove as much liquid as possible. It creates a firmer tofu. While the tofu is "pressing," prepare the marinade by pouring all the ingredients in a 9 X 13 baking dish and stirring until well combined. Chop tofu into 1″ cubes and place it in the marinade. Stir gently until all the tofu is thoroughly coated. Cover and set aside. Hummus: Pour all hummus ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well-combined. This hummus should be a bit runnier than others because of the added water. This texture will help it spread over the tofu in the next step. Hummus Crusted Tofu with Rosemary: Heat the oven to 350 Be sure the tofu is distributed evenly across the bottom of the pan and then pour hummus over the tofu. Be sure each piece is covered. You can even stir the tofu gently to ensure each side is amply covered. We're going for a thick coating of hummus. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes Allow the tofu to cool slightly and serve over brown rice. I like to serve this dish beginning with bed of spinach, followed by brown rice topped with the crusted tofu (and the remnants of the baked hummus). The combination of colors and flavors is divine and the aroma of the rosemary and other spices is not so bad either!

FUSION HUMMUS

Steps:

• Strip rosemary leaves from stems, discard stems, and place leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Pour in the garbanzo beans; process until evenly blended.
• With food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. Pour in balsamic vinegar and process until evenly blended. Taste, and add more vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, as desired. Pour in the water and process to make a spreadable consistency. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.

CRISPY ROSEMARY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place the oil in a small skillet over high heat.
• Once smoking, flash-fry the rosemary sprigs for 30 seconds per side. Remove and place on a paper towel, reserving the oil.
• Place the garbanzo beans in the food processor with the yogurt, rosemary-infused oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Puree to desired consistency.
• Pull the crispy rosemary leaves off the stems and place them in the food processor. Pulse until the rosemary has worked through the hummus.
• Makes 2 ½ cups.

TOMATO ROSEMARY HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until light golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Cool slightly. Transfer onion mixture to a food processor. Add the beans, tomato paste, rosemary, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Serve with chips.

HERB CRUSTED TOFU WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Drain the tofu and cut into 6 slices.
• To Make Herb Crust:.
• Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a shallow bowl.
• To Make Mushroom Gravy:.
• Saute the onion in olive oil over medium high heat. Stir it often for 5 minutes, or until it is browned. Add the rosemary, the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Add the broth, and simmer it until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat( be careful not to burn it). Then coat the tofu cutlets with the herb crust. Place in the oil, and fry 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat the gravy over high heat.Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water; whisk into the gravy until it's thickened, and remove from heat.
• Spoon the mushroom gravy over the tofu cutlets. Serve and enjoy!