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Savory Tofu Spread

June 16, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganYum. That’s all I really have to say. Okay, really yummy. This is now one of my new favorite appetizer spreads–you would think this is loaded with cream cheese or goat cheese–it’s so creamy and flavorful. Like cookie dough, I’d like to just eat it with a spoon.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium yellow onion, roughly cut (not sure what this looks like, so I just chopped it up–going in a food processor anyway).
3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp salt
3/4 C vegetable broth, divided
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
12 oz extra firm tofu (not silken)
1/4 C light or white miso
1 tsp lemon juice (optional–I added it for a little extra flavor)

DIRECTIONS:
In a saute pan, combine onion, garlic, salt, and 1/4 C vegetable broth until onion starts to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, oregano, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 cup vegetable broth.

Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganCover and cook until liquid evaporates and onion and garlic are very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes (for me, this took only 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Savory Tofu Spread -- Epicurean VeganAdd the tofu, miso, and cooled onion mixture to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. This is where I added the teaspoon of lemon juice. Makes 2-1/2 cups.

Serve with crackers, hearty bread like toasted slices of a baguette or vegetables. Enjoy!

Recipe source: The Vegan Table

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Comments

  1. Joel Luks says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    YUM!! Almost like a pate, but better. Love your combo of spices.

  2. Monet says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    What a fabulous idea. I’m always relying on hummus for party dip, but I would love to try something new. This looks perfect!

    • epicureanvegan says

      June 16, 2010 at 4:05 pm

      Oh I know! I get hummus’d out, too. Non vegans will love it, too. 🙂

  3. tofuandcollards says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Yummers! I love how you can do just about anything with tofu 🙂

    • epicureanvegan says

      June 17, 2010 at 10:24 am

      Yep, I don’t know what I’d do without it!

  4. Vegan Thyme (Kelly) says

    June 18, 2010 at 11:54 am

    This looks like a perfect take-along for a non-vegan crowd! Always looking for those options! Thanks so much!

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