Tofu Gumbo

By Hklbrries

This vegetarian gumbo is very high in protein because of the tofu. Serve this rendition of a classic southwestern dish over rice with a slice of corn bread on the side.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced yellow onions
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups canned crushed Italian tomatoes
• 1/2 cup 1/4-inch sliced carrots
• 1 cup 1/4-inch sliced celery
• 4 cups 1/4-inch sliced okra
• 1 cup diced red bell peppers
• 1 cup diced green bell peppers
• 1 cup sliced yellow squash
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 tbsp Cajun Spice (recipe in collection)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 10 ounces tofu, pressed and cubed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the onions, vegetable stock, tomatoes, carrots and celery. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the okra, red and green bell peppers, yellow squash, corn, garlic, Cajun Spice, paprika, fenugreek, and red pepper flakes. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes. Add the tofu and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Season to taste with pepper and salt. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information:
Per (1 cup) serving
116 calories
2.3 g fat
0 mg cholesterol
152 mg sodium without added salt