String Beans and Zucchini Squash with Tofu and Tomato Sauce

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String Beans and Zucchini Squash with Tofu and Tomato Sauce

Source: www.all-creatures.org

 

Ingredients

 

2 Onions, medium, diced

1 tbsp. Olive Oil, extra virgin

Hot Red Pepper Sauce (to taste)

2 lbs. String Beans, fresh or frozen

2 lbs. Zucchini Squash, sliced

1 lb. Tofu, firm, block

1-28 oz. can Crushed Tomatoes with basil

 

Preparation

 

We prepared this string beans and zucchini dish in a microwave oven, but it

can be prepared in a conventional oven at 350 degrees F. If the crushed

tomatoes do not contain basil, add one or two teaspoons of dried basil

leaves to the onions when cooking.

 

Peel and dice the onions (at least 2 cups) and place in a large covered

ceramic baking dish. Add the olive oil and hot red pepper sauce (the degree

of " heat " of the pepper sauce varies from brand to brand, so we have not

specified the quantity to be used. We generally use 2 tsp.) Mix well.

Cover the baking dish and place in the microwave oven for about 5 minutes on

High, or until the onions begin to get translucent.

 

While the onions are cooking, wash the green beans (if fresh), remove the

stems, and cut into desired style. Wash and slice the zucchini squash; if

large, split or quarter lengthwise before slicing. When the onions are

cooked, add the string beans and zucchini and return the covered baking dish

to the oven and cook until the vegetables are tender, but not soft. Mix

occasionally to ensure uniform cooking.

While the string beans and zucchini are cooking, open the one pound block of

firm tofu and drain and discard the liquid. Place the tofu block on a plate

and cut length-wise and the width-wise into 1/4 to 3/8 inch slices to

produce the strips shown in the photo above. Open the can of crushed

tomatoes.

 

When the vegetables are tender, add the tofu and crushed tomatoes, mix well

and cook for another ten minutes or until the sauce begins to boil.

 

Serve with a large mixed greens and veggie salad, and enjoy!

 

 

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