So(y), so good - Scrambled Tofu

In one of the magazines I picked up on the flight back home there was a lovely sounding recipe for scrambled tofu. To be honest tofu and I aren't the best of friends. Considering the darn thing is nothing short of a superfood though, I grudgingly send out invitations for dinner now and then.

But first thing in the morning? Could my husband and I prove to be gracious hosts? A closer look and I saw tofu would be accompanied by pesto and mushrooms. Now those I could handle any time of the day. So we had our little brunch party and whaddaya know, a good time was had by all.

This is a great recipe for a vegetarian brunch menu. It tastes so good you won't know you are eating three vegetables (AND tofu)!

SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH PESTO
(adapted from Food & Wine, January'08)
(serves 2-3)
2-3 fingerling or small new potatoes, scrubbed and peeled
1 cup mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 1/2 cups firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, sliced*
shredded cheese (omit for a vegan version)
2 tsp prepared pesto
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain and slice 3/4 inch thick. In a large non stick skillet heat oil until shimmering. Add potatoes and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook stirring occasionally until browned. Add roasted pepper and tofu. Season again lightly. Cook, stirring and lightly mashing tofu until all ingredients are well combined.

Top with pesto and cheese. Stir to melt cheese. Transfer to a plate and serve with crusty bread.

* If you don't have roasted red pepper omit or saute fresh bell pepper instead. But it is a handy thing to have - adds great flavor to sandwiches, pastas or salads.
* This goes to WBB - Soy hosted by Rajitha of Hunger Pangs

CLICKETY CLICK
This month's Click focuses on the ever challenging theme of liquids and one of the judges is none other than yours truly. Which is ironical because I steer away from photographing them (it's capturing the right light but NOT getting the reflection that brings me to tears) So go on and click away. I'd love to get some pointers.