Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 14-ounce Package extra-firm tofu, pressed (see instructions below) and torn into small, bite-sized pieces
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 cup Diced onion
1 cup Green or red bell peppers
1 cup Vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise or Nayonaise)
1 teaspoon Onion salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Chopped parsley (dried or fresh)
Preparation
To press the tofu, unwrap and shake off any excess moisture. Place the tofu in a freezer bag or wrap well in plastic. Freeze the sealed tofu for at least 24 hours. (Frozen tofu can keep in the freezer indefinitely, so feel free to always have a few blocks on-hand in the freezer.)
Once frozen, thaw the tofu by placing it—unwrapped—into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl and microwave* on high, checking every 2 to 3 minutes to make sure the tofu doesn’t cook. Once thoroughly defrosted, gently squeeze out any excess moisture.
Put the pressed, bite-sized tofu in a bowl and mix well with the remaining ingredients. Add additional spices, as desired. Serve in a sandwich, with crackers, or topping a green salad.
* If you don’t use a microwave, frozen tofu can be thawed by putting it in a pan of boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes. Alternatively, transfer the frozen tofu from the freezer to the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
Cook's Notes
freeze overnight, then refrigerate 4 hours
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