Spicy Tofu Creole

If you haven't yet tried tofu, this is the dish to try. Tofu is very versitle and by using extra-firm tofu for this dish, it holds up very well.

Ingredients:


- 1 package extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 carots, peeled and diced
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons whirshire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Tabasco
- 2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- salt
- pepper


To Make:


Saute the veggies in olive oil in a large pan for 3-4 minutes on medium high heat.

Drain the tofu for atleast 30 minutes prior to use. Cute into cubes and add into the the veggies. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until browned about 12 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add in the tomatoes and the tomato paste and the water. Mix together. Add the bay leaves and the rest of the spices, soy sauce and Tabasco sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on the stove about 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender. Continue monitoring this on the stove and mixing together. Test to make sure it has enough spices.

Before serving, remove the bay leaves.

Serve over top of brown rice.