Recipe - Mushroom-Tofu Verde

1 Onion; minced
5 lg Cloves garlic; minced
One half cup Red bell pepper; minced
1 teaspoon Cumin seed
12 ounce Brown mushrooms; halved or
quartered depending on size
1 Container; (16oz) of fresh
green salsa *see note
6 ounce Extra firm; lowfat tofu,
cut in One half inch cubes
1 tablespoon Veg stock powder; (opt)

FOR GARNISH
Cilantro
Green onion
Crushed red chili

Saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and cumin seed in veg stock until
soft. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until they begin to release
theri juices. Pour in the salsa and add the tofu. Mix in the veg stock
powder. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste. Serve
with the garnishes over rice (I made Spanish rice).

* I used a fresh green salsa from my local HFS. Ingredients are tomatillo,
mild green chili, jalepeno chili, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime You can
make your own or use a jar (like Mrs. Renfrow's brand).

Posted to recipeludigest by LSHW shusky@erols.com on Mar 22, 1998