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Vegetarian Tofu Cacciatore Recipe

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An all-vegetarian and all-vegan cacciatore recipe made with tofu instead of meat and simmered with plenty of herbs and spices for flavor. No need to forego your favorite Italian foods when you are vegetarian or vegan, just use tofu instead, as in this cacciatore recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound firm tofu
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes, chopped, or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation:

Drain the tofu and pat dry with a towel. Cut into 1/2 inch squares.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee the onion and garlic for two minutes. Add the tomato paste, broth, tomatoes, mushrooms, wine, herbs salt and spices and stir thoroughly blended.

Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring often.

Add the tofu squares and continue to simmer until the tofu is heated through.

Serve the cacciatore with pasta.

Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook
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User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Family Loved It, Guest JaimiJ

I made this recipe for my mom and dad...they were not fond of the idea of eating tofu....my mom sat at the table like a pouty 5 year old...until she finally broke down and took a bite...let's just say she liked it so much that she even had seconds.....Yummy! Very flavorful recipe even non-tofu eaters will enjoy!

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