Tofu Steaks with Pepper-Tomato Sauce Over Rice

Source: Giant Book of Tofu Cooking (modified by Aimee)
Makes 6 servings

1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
14 oz. firm tofu, cut into traingles
¼ cup flour
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
1 TB oil
3 TB soy sauce
½ cup slivered onion
½ tsp minced garlic
1 green pepper, slivered
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp oregano

1. Preheat oven to 375.  Cook rice in 3 cups water; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl combine flour, pepper, paprika, & ½ tsp thyme. Place soy sauce in small bowl. Coat each tofu strip with soy sauce, then with flour mixture.  Place on oiled baking sheet & bake 10 minutes per side.
3. Heat 1 TB oil over medium heat; saute onions, garlic, & green pepper until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, ½ tsp thyme, garlic powder, & oregano. Simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the tofu, heat through, & serve over rice.