Gallo Pinto + Tofu Revuelto

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Special Menu: Tour of North America

1 1/2 c long grain white rice
2 1/4 c water
salt

bring all to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and heat until liquid is absorbed

Gallo Pinto
1 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c lizano salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
cooked rice
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped

heat oil in large pan and saute onion and peppers
add lizano and simmer for 3-5 minutes
stir in rice, beans and cilantro

Fried Plantains
1 very ripe (mostly black) plantain, peeled and sliced on the bias
vegetable oil

heat oil for frying in pan
fry plantains for several minutes on each side until golden brown
drain on paper towels, season with salt

Tofu Scramble
1 T buttery spread
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1/2 pkg tofu, well drained and crumbled
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t onion powder
1 t soy sauce
1/4 t turmeric
1 pinch kala namak black salt (optional -- this salt adds a pungent sulfur flavor that mimics eggs)
1 T nutritional yeast

melt buttery spread in pan and saute onions until soft.
add remaining ingredients and combine well, cook until heated through.

serve rice by molding into shallow dish and invert onto plate, then plate plantains and scramble.
serve with tortillas and sour cream

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