Tomatoes Stuffed With Tofu and Veg

These are great in the summer when tomatoes are in season and you can buy them local. After I stuffed these we threw them on the grill until the tomatoes softened a bit - but you can bake them at 350 for 15 minutes instead.

Pictured here the tomatoes are stuffed with a tofu and vegetable saute, but these also worked well stuffed with brown rice, quinoa, or seasonal sauteed veggies and fresh herbs (zucchini, summer squash, and thyme would be an excellent option).

You can also stuff peppers with this recipe instead of the tomatoes.

Saute 1 chopped onion and a handful of chopped shiitakes in a little olive oil for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, carve out the tomatoes, chopping and reserving the insides. Throw the insides into the saute with a handful of chopped parsley and saute for 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes start to bubble.

Crumble in 1 brick of firm tofu. Season with tamari or soy sauce. Saute for 3 minutes until tofu gets hot.

Stuff into the tomatoes. Bake or grill. (You will have extra stuffing which is a great snack of side dish).