Tasty Veggy Recipes

Ingredients:
1 lb firm tofu
fresh garlic and onion
1 lb pasta, penne or rotini
4 medium carrots
2 stalks broccoli
1 cup fresh green beans, pepper, or celery
2 – 4 Tbsp olive oil
tomato sauce or pesto
Fresh or dried basil and oregano
add to the marinade as you wish :Fresh ground pepper, dried ginger, cumin, cayenne or black pepper

Method:

• Put a large pot of salted water on to boil
• Slice the tofu in 1/2 X 1″ pieces
• Let tofu sit for a few minutes
• Heat the oil on medium/high in a heavy non stick or well cured cast iron pan
• Optional: add 1 Tbsp minced garlic or half an onion, chopped, to the oil
• Add the tofu, fry 5 minutes each side, turning with a spatula (that’s the fun part)
• Prep the veggies and place in a steamer basket over boiling water
• Cover & steam for 5 – 10 minutes, until just tender
• Add the pasta to the boiling water, bring back to boil, stirring, reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 minutes, or until al dente
• Drain the pasta, add a little olive oil, sauce or pesto if you want, and/or fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme
• Add the veggies & tofu, and mix gently
• Serve hot sprinkled with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese, or fresh basil