Scrambling for a tasty tofu recipe? Try this.
1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. In large, oven-proof frying pan heat oil, red pepper, onion, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until onions soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, olives, tofu, nutritional yeast, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place in oven, and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Carefully remove the pan from the oven, and stir in baby spinach until it begins to wilt. Season to taste with lemon juice and pepper.
Tasty tips
--If you don't have an oven-proof frying pan, transfer the ingredients to a casserole dish when it's ready for the oven.
--Serve with toast, sliced avocado, baked beans or even a simple vinaigrette salad.
--You can crumble tofu with you hands, or you can use a potato masher.
--You can substitute tomatoes or olives for sun-dried tomatoes.
(Kary Osmond is a Canadian recipe developer and former television host of the popular daytime cooking show "Best Recipes Ever." Her easy recipes include helpful tips to guide you along the way, and her love of plant-based cooking offers healthy alternatives to some of your favorite dishes. Learn more at www.karyosmond.com.)
