Basil Stir-Fry

This dish is where Italian cuisine meets Asian cuisine! Green onion and tofu are commonly used in Asian food, while basil and tomatoes finish the Italian side.

Basil Stir-Fry

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with the juices
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup white button mushrooms, chopped
salt
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 green onion stalk, finely chopped
1 cup extra-firm tofu, diced

Saute garlic in 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When garlic is tender, add mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook until water has released, then add Roma tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, salt, red pepper flake, and bay leaf. Make sure the bay leaf is adequately covered by the mixture and juices. After cooking for 4 minutes, add tofu. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, and then stir in basil and green onions. Turn off heat, and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Serve with crusty French or Italian bread, and enjoy!

Serves approximately 4.