Tofu and Sweet Potato Jambalaya

Name: Tofu and Sweet Potato Jambalaya
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 425 grams can black beans, drained, rinsed; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 177 milliliters 12 medium green onions, sliced; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne); 177 milliliters uncooked regular long-grain rice; 1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups); 397 grams package firm tofu packed in water, drained; 397 grams can vegetable broth; 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 2 Tbsps Worcestershire sauce

The recipe Tofu and Sweet Potato Jambalaya could satisfy your Creole craving in roughly 55 minutes. One serving contains 363 calories, 17g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of beans, ground pepper, green onions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the sweet potato you could follow this main course with the Sweet Potato Dessert Squares as a dessert. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Place tofu between 2 layers of paper towels; press gently to remove as much water as possible.

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Tofu

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Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add tofu; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until light golden brown.

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Tofu

Remove tofu from skillet; set aside.

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Tofu

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In same skillet, cook sweet potato and garlic 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until sweet potato begins to brown. Stir in broth, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper.

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Worcestershire Sauce

Sweet Potato

Red Pepper

Garlic

Broth

Rice

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Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in beans. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in tofu and onions. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

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