Ingredients

  • 1 lb firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium bell peppers, 1 each red, yellow and green, thinly sliced
  • 3 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or 1 tablespoon basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 20 nicoise olives, halved and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or 1/2 teaspoon tamari

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Drain tofu very well and cut into triangles or slabs about 11/2 inches wide. Place in ungreased pie plate and bake until slightly firm and liquid is released, about 20 minutes. Pour off any liquid. Set tofu aside; maintain oven temperature at 375°F
  • In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, mushrooms, 1 clove garlic, parsley, marjoram and thyme and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, olives, salt and pepper and cook, until vegetables are tender and coated with syrupy sauce, about 8 minutes.
  • Coat 8 x 8-inch square or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Add vegetable mixture, then gently arrange tofu pieces in mixture.
  • Make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, tomato paste, mustard, garlic, pepper and soy sauce or tamari.
  • Pour sauce over vegetables and tofu.
  • Cover and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.