Scrambled Tofu With Tomatoes And Fresh Basil Recipes

TOMATO TOFU BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups of the water.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; add tofu and continue cooking and stirring until browned, about 5 minutes more.
• Arrange tomatoes in the bottom of the saucepan so the cut sides are down; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
• Pour 1 cup reserved water over the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more reserved water if the liquid gets too thick.
• Remove saucepan from heat; add drained penne. Stir cheese and basil through the pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper.

SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH TOMATOES, SCALLIONS AND SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until their juices release and they begin to dry out slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Crumble the tofu with your fingers and add it to the pan along with the scallions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and dried out a bit, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve, drizzling with soy sauce at the table. Note: To make Scrambled Tofu With Corn, Tomatoes and Basil, use olive oil instead of neutral oil and reduce the amount of tomatoes to 1 cup. Substitute 3/4-cup corn kernels for the scallions and stir in some chopped fresh basil before serving. Skip the soy sauce and drizzle with a little more olive oil at the table if you like.

VEGAN TOFU AND SPINACH SCRAMBLE

Steps:

• Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne, if using, in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the tofu mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned and resembles scrambled eggs, about 5 minutes.
• Add the spinach, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and scallion greens and stir until the tomatoes are just heated through and begin to soften, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the basil and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SCRAMBLED TOFU

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute green onions until tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice and mashed tofu. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric. Reduce heat, and simmer until heated through. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

TOFU SCRAMBLE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Drain the tofu and then wrap with paper towels to remove as much water as possible. Let the tofu stand between the paper towels.
• In saute pan, melt the butter, add the onion, green pepper, tomato and jalapeno. Saute until union is translucent about three minutes.
• Add the tofu and break it up into small bites. Add the turmeric until the tofu turns yellow, you might need more. Saute for a few minutes, getting as much liquid to reduce out. Add the basil and then salt and pepper. Continue to stir for a minute or two.
• Serve with beans and rice.

CRISPY TOFU WITH BALSAMIC TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Arrange tofu slices on a clean kitchen towel or on paper towels. Cover with another kitchen towel (or paper towels) and place a flat cutting board or baking pan on top. If your cutting board or pan is lightweight, stack a few cans or a skillet on top to weigh it down. Let tofu drain for at least 15 minutes, and up to 45 minutes.
• Transfer tofu to a cutting board and cut slabs into 1-inch cubes. Pat them dry with paper towels and season both sides of the tofu with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch, garlic powder (if using) and 1/2 teaspoon of the oregano. Add tofu to cornstarch mixture and gently toss until tofu is evenly coated. Dump tofu onto one side of the prepared sheet pan.
• In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil, tossing to combine.
• Arrange vegetables on other side of the prepared sheet pan. Bake until tofu is crisp and golden brown, and tomatoes are condensed, 25 to 35 minutes. Halfway through baking, flip tofu and toss vegetables while keeping the tofu and veggies separate.
• To serve, sprinkle cilantro on top and drizzle with balsamic and oil, if you'd like.

SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, carrots, and celery, and sauté, stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables brighten in color. 2. Add the turmeric, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Continue to sauté 2 to 3 minutes, add the tofu, and mix the ingredients well. Sauté another 3 to 5 minutes, then stir in the basil, yeast, and tamari. 3. Adjust the seasonings, if desired, and serve immediately. For a Change . . . • Use soft or extra-firm tofu for different textures. • To add color to the dish, use various types of bell peppers- red, orange, and/or yellow. • During fall and winter seasons, use vegetables such as collards and scallions, and herbs like cilantro. • Instead of carrots and celery, use more tomatoes and bell peppers.