Festive Curry Tofu

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 14 oz. extra-firm tofu, water packed, pressed, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 16oz. can tomatoes, cut up
• 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• hot cooked brown rice

Directions:

Spray pan with Pam. Heat pan over high heat. Stir-fry onion, green pepper and garlic for 3-5 minutes or till onions are tender. Add curry, thyme, and cloves and stir- fry for 2 minutes longer. Stir in undrained tomatoes, currants or raisins, and salt. Add tofu, spooning mixture over the tofu. Add a 1/2 cup of water then bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and boil for 5-10 minutes, until sauce is thick. Serve over rice.

Serves: 4 to 6

Preparation time: 1 hour