Jamaican Pepper Pot

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Jamaican Pepper Pot 01-MAR-01 p. 47

Serves 6—Egg- & Dairy-free

 

 

In its native land, this stew is chock-full of herbs,

spices and, well, you really don’t want to know. Our

version replaces these " mystery ingredients " with tofu

and soy " pepperoni. "

 

 

1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained

1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil

dian " bacon, " cut into small squares

1 large onion, chopped

2 large stalks celery, diced

3 medium leeks (white and light green parts), well

rinsed and chopped

2 large potatoes, peeled and diced

2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

1 large red bell pepper, diced

1 mild chile pepper (such as poblano) seeded and

chopped, optional

1 vegetable bouillon cube

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

2 Tbs. soy margarine

2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Blot well

between layers of paper towel, then cut into 1/2-inch

dice.

 

2. In wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium

heat. Add tofu and " pepperoni " and cook, stirring

often, until tofu is golden on most sides and

" pepperoni " is crisp. Remove to plate.

 

3. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat and

add onion and celery. Cook, stirring often, until

onion is softened, 10 minutes. Add leeks, potatoes,

carrots, bell pepper, chile pepper if using and 4 cups

water and bring to a simmer. Add bouillon cube, bay

leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Simmer gently, covered, until vegetables are tender,

25 to 30 minutes. Stir in reserved tofu and

" pepperoni " slices. Remove bay leaves.

 

4. In small saucepan, melt margarine. Slowly stir in

flour. When mixture is smooth, stir it slowly into

stew. Cook until sauce thickens, uncovered, about 5

minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve hot.

 

PER serving: 227 CAL; 12 G PROT; 9 TOTAL FAT (1 SAT.

FAT); 24 G CARB.; CHOL; 284 MG SOD.; 4 FIBER

 

 

 

 

 

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