Braised Tofu in Red Wine
With a glorious depth of flavour from the simmered red wine and various seasonings, this braised tofu is a delicious and hearty winter warmer that's both vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (450 g) extra-firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 7 oz (200 g) mushrooms, halved and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 9 oz (250 ml) dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Shiraz – ideally vegan)
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Henderson's Relish (or vegan Worcestershire sauce – see notes)
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 7 oz (200 ml) vegan stock or water (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Small handful fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) thick slices. Cut each slice into large bite-sized squares, then pat the pieces dry with kitchen towel to remove any excess water.Note: If you're not using extra-firm tofu, you may also want to press it before using in this recipe.
- In a wide non-stick pan, heat two tablespoons of oil on medium heat. Carefully add the tofu pieces in a single layer and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden, shaking the pan gently now and then. If necessary, add a little extra oil and/or reduce the heat to prevent sticking.
- Once golden on both sides, turn off the heat and transfer the tofu pieces to a plate or chopping board lined with kitchen towel to absorb some of the cooking oil.
- Heat the same pan again, add another tablespoon of oil, and fry the red onion and mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until starting to soften.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for another couple of minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Next, add the red wine, rosemary, bay leaf, Henderson's Relish, and wholegrain mustard. If using parsley, finely chop the stems and add these. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
- After a few minutes of simmering, return the tofu pieces to the pan. Add the vegan stock (or water) and stir gently. Bring back to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, spooning the liquid over the tofu pieces and turning them over half-way through.
- In a bowl or mug, combine 1 tablespoon of cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Mix thoroughly to remove any lumps, then stir this into the pan and cook for a few minutes to thicken. If it's looking too thick, add a little more vegan stock or water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Adjust the flavours to taste, adding any extra rosemary, Henderson's Relish, salt, and pepper. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, and a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley (see serving suggestions for more ideas).📸 See recipe steps >📖 Table of contents >
Notes
Henderson's Relish: If you don't have this or a similar vegan Worcestershire sauce, use half the amount of red wine vinegar instead.
Dried herbs: You could use ingredients such as dried thyme or sage in place of the rosemary.
Fresh herbs: If you don't have fresh parsley, you could use chives instead.
Other veg: If you'd like to include veg such as carrots or parsnips, note that these will take longer to cook and so you'll want to increase the cooking time and liquid amount accordingly.
Gluten-free: This will be gluten-free provided you use a vegan stock that is labelled as such (or just use water).
Storage: This will keep in the fridge for up to four days or freezer for up to six months.
See recipe testing notes and recipe FAQ sections for more info.
* The nutrition info below is for one serving, based on a total of four servings (and not including sides such as mash).
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 322mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 8mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Braised Tofu in Red Wine
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 322mg14%
Potassium 438mg13%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 219IU4%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Vitamin D 0.1µg1%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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