Brazilian Style Black Bean and Smoked Tofu Stew

For the smoked tofu

• 4 oz smoked tofu (I used Soyboy brand), cut into small cubes (about ½ cup when cubed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the stew

• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped finely
• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped finely
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• One 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans)
• 3 cups water
• Salt

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the tofu cubes and cook on medium-high heat till the tofu is browned and crispy – about 6 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
2. more: http://www.veggiebelly.com/2010/10/brazilian-style-black-bean-smoked-tofu-stew-vegan-feijoada.html