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Tofu Gumbo
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Tofu Gumbo

25 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

990
Calories
28g
Protein
35g
Fat
146g
Carbs

Counts 20 of 21 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 20 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Cider not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbs. minced garlic
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. brown sugar
  • 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbs. minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced canned tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 lb. okra, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Directions

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1. Combine garlic, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper, peanut oil, vinegar and brown sugar in large bowl. Place tofu cubes in mixture, and marinate 2 to 24 hours.

2

2. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions,

3

celery, peppers and garlic until onions are translucent and vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, stock, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 to 20 minutes.

4

3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet, and sauté okra until light brown. Remove from skillet, and add to tomato mixture.

5

4. Drain tofu, keeping diced onion. Reheat skillet, and sauté tofu until lightly browned. Remove from skillet, and add to tomato mixture.

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5. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet, and whisk in flour. Continue whisking mixture, or roux, until it is light brown and smells slightly nutty, for 3 to 4 minutes.

7

6. Reheat tomato mixture over medium heat, and stir in roux 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue to stir until gumbo is consistency of gravy. Remove from heat, and serve over White Corn Grits Soufflé.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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