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                            PRESSED TOFU MIX

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Tofu
  8       c             -- water; boiling
  2       tb           Oil
  1       c            Onion -- chopped
  4                    Garlic cloves
    1/2   ts           Thyme
  1       t            Basil
    1/4   ts           Celery seed
    1/2   ts           Sage
  4       tb           Tamari
  2       tb           Tomato paste
  2       tb           Nutritional yeast
    1/4   c             -- water

  Crumble the tofu and drop it into a large kettle of
 boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil and cook
 for 1 minute.

  Drain the tofu through a colander lined with a clean
 dishtowel.

  Run some cold water over the tofu to cool it off for
 easier handling. Twist the towel and press the tofu to
 expel the excess water. Continue pressing the tofu
 until it has a firm, ground-beef-like texture; then
 set it aside.

  Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion,
 garlic, thyme, basil, celery seed, and sage. Saute
 until the onion is tender.

  Add the pressed tofu and saute, stirring
 occasionally, for 5-10 minutes more. Add the tamari,
 tomato paste, nutritional yeast and water. Mix well.

  Use this mix in casseroles, spaghetti sauces, chili,
 pizza toppings, etc. This freezes well and can be used
 in any recipe calling for ground beef.

  From the files of DEEANNE



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