Dinner

Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew is for Dinner.

Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew takes 45 minutes to cook.

Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew are:

1 large onion
1 bell pepper - whatever color you prefer
1 block tofu - extra firm
1 cup celery sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup brown rice - dry
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 -3 t. chili powder
1 1/2 t. thyme (crush as adding to pot)
1 t. salt
1 - 2 t. liquid smoke
crushed red pepper to taste ( I like a lot)
2 T. olive oil
1/2 cup water (if necessary)

Here is how you make Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew:

Press tofu in a clean dishtowel under a heavy object while you chop veggies. Chop onion, green pepper and celery and sautee in the 2 T of olive oil until lightly browned adding herbs and spices about halfway through (except for liquid smoke). Add tomatoes and deglaze the bottom of the pan and add rice. Dice tofu and stir in pot adding any optional water depending on consistency. Cook for about 45 minute or until rice is done checking consistency and stirring periodically adding additional water as necessary. Makes 4 generous servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LUDDITE0217.

The nutritional information for Cajun Tofu and Rice Stew is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 296.7

• Total Fat: 15.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 975.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
• Protein: 16.1 g