Tofu and Mushroom Marsala
This Tofu and Mushroom Marsala recipe from the Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers cookbook is unexpected.

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Marsala cooking wine
- 1 16-ounce cake firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 10 ounces button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Directions
In a small Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, oregano, and salt. Sauté 5 minutes. Turn heat up to high. Add Marsala and tofu and cook 4 minutes, so wine reduces a little. Turn heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Kill heat. Stir in basil, plus salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls with crusty bread.