Kielbasa Peanut Butter Triangles Food

KIELBASA AND BUTTER BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Course chop onion and celery and saute in cook ing pot for 3 to 5 minutes in the butter. Add salt and pepper to taste and add paprika.
• Slice kielbasa into 3/4 inch pieces and add to pot.
• Add 3 cans of butter beans with canning liquid to pot. Open last can and puree in blender. Add puréed beans to pot. Add water.
• Bring pot to low boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for minimum 30 minutes to several hours (the longer the better).

TOFU TRIANGLES IN CREAMY NUT BUTTTER SAUCE WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• 1. Slice the tofu crosswise into scant 1/ 2-inch slabs, then cut each slab into 2 triangles. Blot with paper towels.
• 2. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet and add the oil. When hot, add the tofu and fry over medium-high heat until golden. Turn and cook on the second side.
• 3. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for salt and add a little extra, if needed.
• 4. When the tofu is done, pour in half the sauce and cook until bubbling and partially reduced.
• 5. Turn off the heat, scatter the scallions and sesame seeds over the top, and bring to the table.