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MEXICAN CHICK-UN AND WAFFLES

Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

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 pound extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 8 slices

For waffles and gravy:

  • 1 cup non dairy milk
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn, divided
  • 2 tbsp non dairy butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp seeded, minced jalepeño
  • canola oil, non-stick cooking spray 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

Instructions
 

Chick-Un:

  • Combine the wine, chipotle, and spices in an 8 x 12-inch pan.
  • Add the tofu, turning to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.

Waffles:

  • In a blender, combine the milk, ½ cup of the corn, butter, oil, syrup, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in the remaining ¼ cup corn and the jalapeño.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron instructions using nonstick cooking spray.
  • Keep waffles warm in the oven.
  • 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.

Gravy:

  • 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.
  • 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:

  • Break the waffles into quarters.
  • Place a quarter on each plate and top with 2 pieces of tofu and some gravy.
  • Top with the second waffle and tomatoes and avocado.