This crispy and sweet dish makes the perfect family dinner.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2¼ pounds)
  • 1 14-ounce package firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into ¼"-thick slices
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar

Directions

Active time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes on a sheet tray and bake until soft, about 1 hour. Place tofu on a paper-towel-lined plate. Cover with more towels and press down, then cover with a heavy plate for 15 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, oregano, ¼ tsp. salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Coat tofu on both sides. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Pan-fry tofu until golden brown, about 2 minutes a side.

Scoop out sweet potatoes and mash with butter, ¼ tsp. salt, and brown sugar. Serve with tofu.

Nutritional Info


Per serving: 526 calories, 22 grams fat, 13 grams protein, 70 grams carbohydrates.
From the September 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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