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Cumin and garlic Tofu Medley

This Mexican Medley leans on cumin and garlic to do the heavy lifting. We slow-cook the Tofu for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 3,083 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Cumin and garlic Tofu Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and garlic 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 black beans and the rest of the cumin and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette 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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