Butternut Stew with Tofu, Corn and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 4 cups frozen Silver Queen or other sweet corn kernels, thawed
• 4 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 4 cups water
• 2 Tbsp chicken-flavored broth powder
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb firm tofu, diced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 2 scallions, minced, for garnish

Procedures

1. Place corn in blender or food processor, and purée until coarse.
2. Transfer corn to heavy saucepan, and add squash, garlic, salt, pepper, water and broth powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until squash is tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium heat, and add oil.
4. Toss diced tofu in flour, and sauté until browned on all sides.
5. Add pine nuts, and sauté 1 minute more.
6. When squash is tender, add tofu and pine nuts, stir and continue cooking 5 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with scallions and serve.