Black Bean and Tofu Tostado

from The Starving Students' Vegetarian Cookbook

Serves 2 to 3
20 minutes

Medium Saucepan
Stovetop

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup uncooked FROZEN CORN KERNALS
• 1/2 4-oz. can CUT UP GREEN "ORTEGA" CHILIES
• 1/2 cup GREEN SALSA
• 1 15 oz. can BLACK BEANS, drained
• 4 oz. FIRM TOFU, drained and patted dry with paper towels
• couple handfuls TORTILLA CHIPS
• desired condiments: SHREDDED CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, GAUCAMOLE, etc.

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, on medium-high heat, stir in corn, chilies, salsa, and drained black beans. Cook about 8 minutes, or until corn is cooked.
2. With fork, mash tofu to a soft and smooth paste. Add to vegetables and continue to cook 10 minutes until all is hot.
3. Serve over tortilla chips and top with your choice of condiments.

© 2001 by Dede Hall