Country Captain Stew

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, blotted and diced
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, to taste
• 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/2 cup dark raisins
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Vegan Sour Cream (page 7) for garnish, optional

1. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet.
2. Add the tofu dice and saute, stirring frequently, until most sides are golden.
3. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.
4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a soup pot.
5. Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden.
6. Add the water, bell pepper, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, curry powder, ginger, and optional cayenne pepper.
7. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
8. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are done.
9. Stir in the sauteed tofu, raisins, and cilantro.
10. Add a little more water if needed, but let the stew remain thick.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Cook over very low heat for another 10 to 15 minutes.
13. Serve at once or make ahead and reheat when needed.
14. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
15. Per serving:
16. Calories: 333
17. Total fat: 14g
18. Protein: 17g
19. Fiber: 7g
20. Carbohydrate: 44g
21. Cholesterol: 0mg
22. Sodium: 25mg

olive oil, onion, garlic, water, green bell pepper, potatoes, salt, apples, curry powder, ginger, cayenne pepper, dark raisins, fresh cilantro, salt, sour cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/country-captain-stew-378950 (may not work)