Sicilian-Style Tofu Recipe

Sicilian-Style Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/4-inch slices and pressed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat
3. Add the tofu, in batches if necessary and cook until golden brown on both sides, 5 minutes per sides
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
5. Transfer the cooked tofu to a heatproof platter and keep warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce
6. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat
7. Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook until the onion is softened, 10 minutes
8. Add the tomatoes, wine and crushed red pepper
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes
10. Stir in the olives and capers
11. Cook for 2 minutes more
12. Arrange the tofu on a platter or individual plates
13. Spoon the sauce on top
14. Sprinkle with fresh basil, if using
15. Serve immediately

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