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Mexican Chick-Un And Waffles

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

This Mexican recipe requires tofu which is usually 100% gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan and it contains soybeans. It is rich in iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium and other essential minerals.

For Chick-Un:
 ¼ cup dry red wine
 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp fine sea salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 8 slices
For the Waffles and Gravy
 1 cup nondairy milk
 ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn, divided
 2 tbsp nondairy butter, melted
 2 tbsp canola oil
 1 tsp pure maple syrup
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 1 tbsp baking powder
 ½ tsp fine sea salt
 1 tbsp seeded, minced jalapeño
 Nonstick cooking spray
 Canola oil, for cooking
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 poblano pepper, cut into half-moons
 ½ small onion, cut into half-moons
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 cup vegetable broth
 1 tbsp cornstarch
 Salt and pepper, to taste
To make the chick-un:
1

Combine the wine, chipotle, and spices in an 8 × 12-inch (20 × 30-cm) pan. Add the tofu, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.

To make the waffles:
2

In a blender, combine the milk, 1/2 cup (125 g) of the corn, butter, oil, syrup, flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.

3

Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup (62 g) corn and the jalapeño.

4

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C, or gas mark 2).

5

Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron instructions using nonstick cooking spray. Keep the waffles warm in the oven. You should get 2 standard-size waffles.

6

Lightly coat a large skillet with canola oil and heat over medium heat. Drain the tofu, reserving any marinade, and cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Cook the other side for about 4 minutes. Keep warm in the oven.

To make the gravy:
7

In the same skillet, combine the olive oil, poblano, and onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Add the garlic.

8

Add the broth and cornstarch to the tofu marinade. Whisk until smooth. Add to the skillet and whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add more chipotle, if desired.

To assemble the sandwiches:
9

Break the waffles into quarters. Place a quarter on each plate and top with 2 pieces of tofu and some gravy.

10

Top with the second waffle and tomatoes and avocado.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4