BLACK BEAN TOFU AND CURRY WHAT COULD BE BETTER ENJOY DAN:

               BERDENE'S FAVORITE BLACK BEAN TOFU CURRY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 (14 Oz) package firm tofu

1 onion chopped

1/2-cup dry lentils

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4-teaspoon EACH cinnamon and oregano

1 smidge of cayenne

1 (28 Oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 Oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 Oz) can hominy, drained and rinsed

1/2- cup dried craisins

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place tofu between several paper towels and top with heavy object.

2.   Let drain for 30 minutes.

3.    Pat dry and cut into 1-inch cubes

4.   Heat oil in stock-pot over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

5.   Dredge tofu and fry in hot oil, until golden brown and crispy.

6.   Set aside.

7.   Add onion to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes.

8.   Add lentils and garlic, and season with curry, cinnamon, oregano, and cayenne pepper, and stir for 2 minutes.

9.   Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, hominy and craisins.

10.        Season with salt and pepper.

11.        Return tofu to the pot.

12.        Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

ENJOY DAN:                                  BON-APPETITE!!