Tofu, Tomato & Basil Brushetta

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Here is an easy, yet impressive recipe to serve for Valentine's!

The tofu really soaks up the flavors from the basil and tomato.

 

Tofu, Tomato & Basil Brushetta

 

4 slices from a crusty Italian or French loaf

2 oz firm tofu

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 tsp dried thyme

2 Tbs olive oil

extra olive oil, to drizzle on bread

 

To prep the tofu, place the tofu on cutting board

lined with wax paper, top with more wax paper, weight and drain for 15

minutes.. Once drained, slice the tofu into 1/4 " cubes.

 

For the topping, heat the 2 Tbs olive oil in a pan

and add the garlic. Heat for 30 seconds, add the tofu and thyme and

heat until tofu is slightly browned. Remove from heat and place

garlic, tofu and oil (from the pan) in a bowl.

 

Add the tomatoes and basil and toss until blended.

Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread in your oven

or broiler until light golden. Drizzle extra olive oil on each slice

of toasted bread. Top with the mixture and serve.

 

Enjoy,

Catherine

http://www.soyfoodkitchen.com