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Mediterranean Tofu Medley

Weeknight-friendly Tofu Medley with the roasted pepper we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 4,130 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mediterranean Tofu Medley
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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the capers and the rest of the roasted pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

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

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