A Cabbage Casserole with Grilled Vegetables and Deep Fried Tofu

Piping hot from the oven and ready to serve

  A delightful one-dish meal, this cabbage casserole is chock-full of tasty deep fried tofu, grilled mushrooms and marinaded vegetables.  Easy to make, this recipe is a perfect choice for a chilly winter's day, keeping the cold at bay with its nutrient-rich ingredients and spicy flavor. 

Local organic ingredients

You'll need:  1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cabbage, 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup cubed zucchini, 1 tablespoon lightly chopped garlic pearls or 1 garlic clove,  1/2 cup cubed deep fried tofu, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil,  1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon agave syrup, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and thyme, 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan salt.

cabbage noodles

The Noodles:  

Slice cabbage into long thin strips to resemble  noodles.  Coarsely grate  the carrots. Crush and lightly chop garlic pearls, or garlic clove. Stir together apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, and water.  Place vegetables in an oven-proof dish and pour over cabbage-carrot mixture.  Sprinkle with salt, dried oregano and thyme.

Cabbage and carrots ready for the oven

Cover dish and bake in moderate oven (350') for 20-30 minutes until cabbage is soft and slightly translucent.  Cabbage and carrot will become sweeter with baking.  Remove from oven and set aside while vegetables are grilling.

Marinaded vegetables ready for Grilling

The Vegetables: 
While cabbage is cooking, whisk lemon juice and olive oil together.  Add chopped ginger root and dried red chili pepper flakes. Add thinly sliced mushrooms, quartered cherry tomatoes, and cubed zucchini to the dressing.  Let vegetables marinade until cabbage is ready to remove from oven. Transfer vegetables to broiling pan, and grill until tomatoes are bubbling, and mushrooms are juicy. 

Deep Fried Tofu

The Tofu:
Cut deep fried tofu into small cubes.

Adding Tofu and Vegetables

To Assemble:
When grilled vegetables are ready, add them and the tofu to cabbage and carrot mix. Carefully stir ingredients together, cover and return to oven (350) for 5 minutes to blend flavors and heat through. 

A warming meal for a chilly winter's day

To Serve:
Enjoy this filling casserole on its own for a light lunch, or serve with a garden salad and brown bread for a more substantial supper.