Tofu Rancheros

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For a real south-of-the-border flavor, try this hearty dish which doubles as a filling for tacos or tortillas.

Ingredients

 1 small onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ large green bell pepper, chopped
 6 medium-sized fresh mushrooms, sliced
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 4 vegan sausages, sliced (optional)
 1 pound firm tofu, crumbled and drained
 1 tablespoon chili powder
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
 1 cup cooked kidney beans, drained
 ¼ to ½ cup tomato sauce or purée
 8 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 large tomato, diced
 corn tortillas, white or yellow

Instructions

1

Sauté onion, garlic, green pepper, and mushrooms in vegetable oil for 3 minutes. Add vegan sausage (optional) and sauté for 1 minute.

2

Mix in tofu and all remaining ingredients except fresh tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

3

Add tomatoes. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through. Serve in warm, corn tortillas.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

 1 small onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ large green bell pepper, chopped
 6 medium-sized fresh mushrooms, sliced
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 4 vegan sausages, sliced (optional)
 1 pound firm tofu, crumbled and drained
 1 tablespoon chili powder
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
 1 cup cooked kidney beans, drained
 ¼ to ½ cup tomato sauce or purée
 8 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 large tomato, diced
 corn tortillas, white or yellow

Directions

1

Sauté onion, garlic, green pepper, and mushrooms in vegetable oil for 3 minutes. Add vegan sausage (optional) and sauté for 1 minute.

2

Mix in tofu and all remaining ingredients except fresh tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

3

Add tomatoes. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through. Serve in warm, corn tortillas.

Serves 4

Tofu Rancheros