Fried spiced tofu -- (from Diet for a Small Planet)

1 lb tofu
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp tumeric
½ (¼) c nutritional yeast
½ tsp each sweet basil, thyme, ground cumin and curry powder

Drain tofu, pat dry, and cut into ½" cubes. Heat oil and sauté tofu over high heat for 5 minutes. Pour out excess water, reduce heat, and add turmeric, stir until tofu is uniformly yellow and add basil, thyme, cumin & curry powder. Add garlic (and perhaps a little more oil to prevent sticking) and increase heat; then add soy sauce and yeast. Sauté until golden brown. Taste and add more soy sauce, if desired.

Good as breakfast dish if scrambled or as side dish - hot or cold in sandwiches or tacos.

Makes 3-4 servings.

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