Vegetarian Chicken Divan W Tofu Food

TOFU MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER TOFU)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, cumin and 1 heaping tablespoon turmeric with 1 tablespoon water to make a thin paste. Drain and pat the tofu dry then cut it into 1-inch cubes. Add it to the turmeric marinade, gently stirring to coat. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and chile powder, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices, gently crushing the tomatoes with your hands as you go. Add the cinnamon stick, paprika and sea salt along with the remaining 1 teaspoon turmeric. Cook until the tomatoes and onions break down and the sauce is the consistency of a thick ragù, about 10 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Return to the pot.
• Gently stir in the cream and the tofu and its marinade. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the tofu has taken on the color of the sauce and is flavored all the way through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally but gently, so the tofu doesn't fall apart. Transfer the tofu and sauce to a deep platter or large shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with scallions and cilantro. Serve with warm naan, rice, yogurt and cucumbers.

TOFU DIVAN

Steps:

• Place rice evenly in a baking pan, about 12" by 8".
• Chop tofu into triangles or 1/2" cubes and saute in vegetable oil with the minced garlic.
• Steam or boil broccoli.
• Arrange tofu, garlic, and broccoli over the rice.
• For Sauce Divan, melt the butter in a small saucepan, then mix in the flour, creating a roux.
• Add the cheese, and stir until you get a smooth sauce, then stir in the curry powder.
• Pour the sauce over the rice, tofu, and broccoli.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour.
• Serve.

VEGETARIAN CHICKEN DIVAN W TOFU

Steps:

• Pour Broccoli, and onion into saute pan with olive oil to moisten. Saute on medium and start marination your tofu,
• For tofu pour rice wine vinegar,soy sauce and sesame oil to taste. (Some like it stronger than I do) Let your tofu marinate while your veggies cook down. I like chunks of onion so mine takes longer.
• Once they are translucent add half a can of vegetable broth.Your tofu should be ready to be added so cut it cubes and throw it inches Now let that simmer/reduce until you have about half the broth left. Now add your spices, pb, and cream cheese. Now let that simmer until it appears to have a creamy consistency.

BROCCOLI TOFU DIVAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well.
• Cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces and arrange in prepared pan.
• Place tofu between towels and gently squeeze out the excess water.
• Place tofu on top of broccoli.
• Place flour in a small bowl and add a few tablespoons of milk, stirring to form a paste.
• Gradually add remaining milk, stirring.
• Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add milk mixture.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, mustard, onion flakes, sherry, salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce evenly over tofu and broccoli.
• Combine wheat germ and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over top.
• Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.