By Nada Sewidan

Features Editor

For those who want to try their hand in cooking or who are in the mood for something different,

this Tomato Tofu recipe is a good place to start.

Tomato Tofu is a simple and easy dish to create and is usually served over white rice. It is also a

good vegetarian option for those who do not eat meat.

Cook time: 30 to 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 -whole onion

3 to 4 cloves garlic

1 cup water

4 to 5 tomatoes (the more the better)

Pre-packaged mushroom seasoning

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 package of tofu

Directions:

1. Chop onions and throw them in olive oil on medium to high heat; cook until caramelized.

2. Dice up tomatoes and garlic; add to pan.

3. Cut up tofu into blocks and add to pan; add salt and pepper.

4. Add one cup water, simmer on low heat; slow cook (the longer, the better).

5. Add mushroom seasoning for flavor; continue to slow cook.

6. Serve over rice.

Recipe provided by CSUSM student Gian Caballero.

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