This recipe for creamy tofu herb dressing can be addictive. Sautéed sweet onion, herbs and tofu merge into a velvety, rich dressing that is fantastic with crudités, salad, or as a sandwich spread. Vary the herbs for different flavors: tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro and mint are all excellent.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 pound tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Sea salt
- ¼ cup rice or white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped tarragon or other herbs
Preparation:
Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a sauté pan and cook onion and garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and translucent. Add ground mustard, cook 1 minute, and remove from heat. Let cool.
Place onion mixture, remaining olive oil, tofu, a pinch of seas salt and vinegar in a blender and puree until very smooth and creamy. Add herbs to dressing and pulse briefly until blended.
Makes about 2 ½ cups
Copyright 2009 by Jen Hoy
