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Green Chile Tofu Stew

  • Author: Chuck Underwood
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup, Stew
  • Method: Oven, Air Fryer, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

By fan request, I mixed tofu with some fresh green chiles and came up with this on-the-fly Green Chile Tofu Stew - and my spice-hating wife LOVED it!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 (16 oz ) jar of diced, fire-roasted green chile (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Drain and press tofu, then cut it into cubes.  Also, cube 2 medium potatoes.  Arrange everything on a sheet pan and either bake or air-fry at 400° F until slightly browned.
  2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, finely dice the onion and saute in 1-2 T. water or broth until slightly softened.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, and oregano and mix well.
  4. Add the green chile and broth and increase the heat to medium.  Once it is bubbling, stir in the baked tofu and potatoes.
  5. Allow to cook for 10-15 minutes or until it begins to thicken, then stir in the tomatoes and paprika.
  6. Simmer for 1-2 more minuted then serve.

Keywords: green chile tofu stew