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Vegetarian Cuisine

TOFU-CARROT MOUSSE

Here is protein and vegetables in a mousse! Tofu is extremely high in protein, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Firm tofu is versatile as in this recipe where it is blended with cooked vegetables. Serve with steamed new potatoes and a crisp salad. Serves 6.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 -3 carrots sliced
1 small rutabaga or 1 parsnip, roughly chopped
½ cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons tamari
9 ounces firm tofu
Toasted sesame seeds or chopped fresh parsley to garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Heat the sesame oil in pan and sauté the carrots and rutabaga or parsnip over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add the water and tamari and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
4. Transfer the vegetables to a food processor or blender, add the tofu and blend till smooth.
5. Spoon the mixture into a 2½ cup baking dish and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, until just firm.
6. Leave to cool, then garnish with sesame seeds or parsley before serving.
This recipe is an edited contribution for the Sivananda Gurugram, sourced from The Yoga Cookbook: Food for Body and Mind – Recipes from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres” 1999.

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