Vegetarian Moqueca with Tofu
37Min
4Servings
385Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyvegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free
#vegetarian#tofu#coconut#comfort food#brazilian
Equipment
Pot
Frying pan
Stove
Plate
Ingredients
Main ingredients
tofu (firm, cubed)
400 g
coconut milk
400 ml
tomato (diced)
3 pcs
onion (diced)
1 pcs
bell pepper (sliced)
2 pcs
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
cilantro
1 bunch
lime
1 pcs
rice
200 g
Instructions
1
Prepare rice
Cook the rice according to package instructions.
20 mintimer 20 min
2
Sauté aromatics
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
3
Add tomatoes and coconut milk
Add tomatoes and coconut milk to create the sauce base.
3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
4
Add tofu and finish
Add tofu cubes and simmer until heated through.
7 minMedium heattimer 7 min
5
Season and serve
Finish with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and serve over rice.
2 min
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 3-4 minutes or reheat on stovetop
Store rice and stew separately for best texture. Tofu may absorb sauce flavors over time.
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