Tofu-vegetable pot pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupApple juice or white wine
1cupOnion; sliced
2Garlic cloves; minced
2cupsZucchini; sliced
2Red bell peppers; seeded and chopped
2Green bell peppers; seeded and chopped
1cupCarrots; sliced
1cupSwiss chard; chopped
1cupCorn, frozen
½cupPeas, frozen
4ouncesTofu, firm; cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
½teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonCayenne
Basic Biscuit Crust

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-cup casserole dish with vegetable spray.

In a heavy pan over medium-high heat, heat juice or wine until simmering; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add zucchini, peppers and carrots; cover and cook 5 minutes. Add chard, corn, peas and tofu; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, thyme and cayenne.

Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with Basic Biscuit Crust. Do not seal edges. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Serves 8.

Per serving: 224 cal; 7 g prot; 4 g fat; 38 g carb; 8 mg chol; 444 mg sod; 4 g fiber; vegan

Vegetarian Times, Nov 93/MM by DEEANNE