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Tofu is a good source of protein. There are many ways to prepare it and later on we will show you how.Try this Jamaican Stuffed Vegetarian Tofu and take note that a recipe based on tofu will count towards your recommended 2-3 daily portions of high protein foods.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking/Baking Time: 20 minutes


INGREDIENTS
1/2 medium sweet pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 slices ginger, crushed
2 slices scotch bonnet pepper
2 Tbsps. GRACE TOMATO KETCHUP
1 block firm tofu, cut in 1/2" slices
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsps. soya sauce
1/2 tsp. bean sauce
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup vegetable oil

METHOD


1. Heat skillet, sauté sweet pepper, garlic, onion, ginger and scotch bonnet pepper in 2 tablespons vegetable oil. Stir in Grace Tomato Ketchup.
2. Use a small paring knife to slit along the tofu slice to create an opening.
3. Squeeze gently, and stuff with sautéd mixture.
4. Lay stuffed tofu in platter with salt, sugar, soya sauce and bean sauce mixture.
5. Dust in flour and breadcrumbs lightly, heat remaining oil, fry until golden brown, drain on absorbent paper.