Orange Tofu Marsala Food

TOFU MARSALA

Steps:

• On a pie plate or in a shallow dish add 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper and the spelt flour. Using a whisk combine the ingredients.
• In a shallow bowl add 1 tablespoons Tamari and dip dip each piece of tofu in the Tamari, coating all sides, then shake off excess.
• In a large pan add 1 tablespoons of light oil and swirl to coat the pan. Heat on medium-high.
• Coat the tofu/Tamari cutlets with the flour mixture and cook in the pan of oil 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and put in a very low oven to keep warm.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoons of light oil to the pan and add the sliced mushrooms, and stir until browned. About 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and then add the garlic and tomato past, stir for 1 minute.
• Off the heat, add the marsala wine and return the pan to the stove. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and bring the wine to a simmer.
• Reduce this by half.takes about 5-7 minutes.
• Off the heat add the lemon juice, stir to combine.
• Return the pan to the burner and whisk in the 1 tablespoons vegan margarine.
• Taste for seasoning and pour the sauce over the tofu.

TOFU MARSALA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Whisk 1/4 cup cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Pat tofu with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge 4 tofu slices in the flour mixture, add them to the pan and cook until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the remaining tofu, adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent scorching.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, shallots and thyme to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are slightly soft and beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Marsala and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
• 5Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with broth and tomato paste in a small bowl. Stir into the mushroom mixture, return to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy, about 4 minutes. To serve, spoon the hot sauce over the tofu.

TOFU AND MUSHROOM MARSALA

Steps:

• In a pot on medium heat, cook the garlic in the oil just until it sizzles, then add the bell peppers, oregano, and salt.
• Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the Marsala and the tofu and cook on high heat for 4 minutes to reduce the wine a bit.
• Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.