Tofu Rancheros (not TNT) vegan

[Guest guest]

Scott posted this in the gourmet soups and side dish group I moderate.

I wanted to share. It looks good.

Donna

 

 

Tofu Rancheros

Categories: Vegan

Yield: 3 Servings

 

2 t oil

1 onion, minced

1 T chili powder

2 t cumin

2 t oregano

1 can tomato sauce

1 package extra firm tofu,

- diced

2 T lime juice

1 can refried beans

- with green chiles,

- warmed-set aside

6 corn tortillas

2 tomatoes, diced

1 avocado, diced

1/4 c chopped cilantro

 

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and spices, saute for 5 minutes.

Add in tomato sauce, tofu and lime juice, then simmer for 10 more

minutes. (Make sure your beans are heated up!)

 

Now here is where I had an issue with the tortillas. The recipe didn't

specify heating them up, but who wants cold, limp tortillas? We usually

fry them up in a little oil till they're nice and crispy, but in this

case, my husband put them under the broiler for 2 minutes per side,

then shut the oven off and let them stay warm in there until we needed

them. They were good, but we'd still prefer them crispier next time, so

we'll go with our usual method. But it's up to you!

 

Spread the beans on the tortillas, top with tofu/sauce mixture, and

garnish with tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. And these are just

screaming for some cheese, so use your favorite!

 

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)

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Calories: 175

Calories From Fat: 110

Total Fat: 13g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 40.8mg

Potassium: 686.4mg

Carbohydrates: 16g

Fiber: 7.3g

Sugar: 4.7g

Protein: 3.2g

 

Cooking Tip: If you want to try this, but aren't in a vegan-type mood,

how about frying some eggs on the side, then topping your tortillas

with them, the sauce, and the garnishes? Oh yeah, that would be

delicious!

 

Recipe Source: Elle's New England Kitchen

 

Web Page:

http://www.ellesnewenglandkitchen.com/blog/2009/8/17/vegan-brunch-tofu-

rancheros.html

 

 

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[Guest guest]

> Now here is where I had an issue with the tortillas. The recipe didn't

> specify heating them up, but who wants cold, limp tortillas? We

> usually

> fry them up in a little oil till they're nice and crispy, but in this

> case, my husband put them under the broiler for 2 minutes per side,

> then shut the oven off and let them stay warm in there until we needed

> them. They were good, but we'd still prefer them crispier next time,

> so

> we'll go with our usual method. But it's up to you!

 

I heat my corn tortillas by turning on the stove and sticking them

right on top of the fire, then turning them with tongs until they have

achieved the desired level of crispness/smokiness, and serving them

right away.

 

Alex