Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz. Midwest Harvest firm tofu, drained and frozen
8 oz. "Sweet Blend" --soybean and corn mix (Hearty & Natural brand)
1½ c. roasted pepper salsa
¼ c. Melissa's Soy Cheddar
1 T. Masa meal
¼ c. soy sour cream*
2 T. Melissa's Soy Cheddar (garnish)
Instructions Drain and freeze tofu overnight for firmer texture.
Partially thaw, dice and set aside.
Place black beans, sweet blend and salsa in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Add diced tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in masa to thicken slightly and remove from heat.Stir in soy sour cream and soy cheddar.
Garnish with additional soy cheddar.
Serve warm in dish or hollow peppers with Gen Soy Soy Crisps.
Notes * There are many commercial varieties of soy sour cream. May also use homemade: Combine ½ c. soft tofu (Midwest Harvest) with ½ c. plain soy milk (Soy Dream), 1 t. fresh lemon juice and ⅛ t. light miso (Miso Master). Combine all ingredients and whip until smooth.
By Jo Ellen Whitney