Red beans & tofu casserole

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
30ouncesKidney beans, cooked
1eachOnion, chopped
1eachGreen bell pepper, diced
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced
2tablespoonsSafflower oil
1poundsFirm tofu, drained & cubed
4teaspoonsThyme, chopped
1eachBay leaf
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1tablespoonTamari
1cupVegetable broth
3tablespoonsParsley, chopped
½cupWheat germ, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 300F. Set aside cooked beans.

Saute onion, bell pepper & garlic in oil in a large skillet until soft, about 4 minutes. Add tofu & saute briefly for 2 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf, black pepper & tamari. Saute for 3 minutes. Stir in beans & stock.

Pour into a 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with parsley & ¼ c of wheatgerm. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, stir gently & sprinkle with remaining wheatgerm. Return to oven & bake until the topping is crisp, about 30 minutes. Serve piping hot.

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Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 03-06-95