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Southwestern Tofu Scramble

In the original recipe, the tortilla pieces are scrambled with eggs; this version replaces eggs with tofu.

Courses: Main Course, Vegetarian
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlLight olive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - finely chopped (medium)
1 lb 454g / 16ozFirm tofu - well drained,
  Blotted, then cut into 1/2" dice
6   Corn tortillas - torn or cut into
  Approximately 1" pieces
1   Diced tomatoes - (16 oz) - lightly drained
1   Chopped mild green chilies - (4 oz)
1 teaspoon 5mlGround cumin
  Salt - to taste
3/4 cup 109g / 3.8ozGrated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese - (optional)
  = (or Jack- or cheddar-style nondairy
  Cheese)

Recipe Instructions

Heat the oil in an extra-wide skillet. Saute the onion over medium heat until lightly golden.

Add the tortillas, tomatoes, chilies, and cumin. Stir together gently. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top, then cook, covered for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has melted. Remove from the heat and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
In A Vegetarian Kitchen at http://www.vegkitchen.com

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