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Smoky Tofu Tinga Stew with Black Beans

Crisp-edged seared tofu simmers in a smoky, oregano-scented tomato stew with black beans, sweet corn and peppers, finished with lime, cilantro and creamy avocado.

Smoky Tofu Tinga Stew with Black Beans

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb560 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1½ tbsp12 gCornstarch
  • 2 tbsp28 gCanola oildivided
  • 1½ medium160 gYellow oniondiced
  • 1 medium119 gGreen bell pepperdiced
  • 1 whole14 gJalapeñoseeded and minced
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 2 tbsp32 gTomato paste
  • 2½ tsp6 gPaprika (sweet or smoked)smoked
  • 2 tsp4 gGround cumin
  • 2 tsp2 gDried oregano
  • 1½ tsp4 gChili powder
  • 1¾ lb800 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 1 cup240 gVegetable broth
  • 1½ cups258 gBlack beans, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup136 gCorn kernels, frozen
  • ¼ tsp2 gSalt
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juice
  • 1 cup chopped16 gFresh cilantrochopped
  • 1 cup diced150 gAvocadodiced

Steps

  1. Press the tofu, cut it into cubes, and toss it with the cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. Heat half of the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the tofu in a single layer, turning, until golden and crisp on most sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining half of the canola oil. Add the onion, green bell pepper and jalapeño and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano and chili powder and cook 1 minute until fragrant and the paste darkens.
  5. Add the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, scraping up the browned bits. Bring to a simmer, cover partly and cook 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
  6. Stir in the black beans, the frozen corn kernels and the salt, then return the seared tofu to the pot. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until thick and the corn is hot and tender.
  7. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice. Ladle into bowls and top with the cilantro and avocado.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy vegetable broth labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Soy. Some brands contain gluten.

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