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Charred Tofu with roasted pepper

The kind of Mediterranean plate you make on repeat. roasted pepper, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 3,720 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Tofu with roasted pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the roasted pepper elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil and the rest of the roasted pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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