April 07, 2024 / In food , veggie / Tagged as: black beans, tomatoes, red onion, coriander, rice, avocado, lime, chilli, garlic, cheddar cheese

Tofu Butter Bean Stew

Total Cook Time

30 minutes, 2 portions

Ingredients

  • 300g firm tofu, broken into chunks
  • 1 can Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can plum tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 100ml cream or coconut milk or oat cream
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • salt & pepper
  • coriander to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Dash of oil in a medium frying pan and medium heat.
  2. Toss tofu chunks in cornflower.
  3. Add tofu to pan and cook until browned. Set aside on a plate.
  4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook onion on a low heat until it begins to soften.
  5. Add the garlic.
  6. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until they release their juices.
  7. Add the butter beans, lemon juice, cream, spices, and season with salt & pepper.
  8. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes until everything is heated through.
  9. Serve with rice and/or salad. Garnish with coriander.

Note

My first tofu dish! And tasty.