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Braised Tofu with lemon and olive oil

This Italian Toast leans on lemon and olive oil to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Tofu for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.8 from 1,516 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Tofu with lemon and olive oil
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemon and olive oil 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 braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the calabrian chilli and the rest of the lemon and olive oil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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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