French Bread Pizza (vegetarian)

• loaf French bread, large↗1
• firm tofu, rinsed,patted dry and crumbled↗1⁄2 lb
• tomato paste↗2 tablespoons
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• tamari or 1 tablespoon soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• ground fennel or 1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• crushed garlic1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt and black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450f degrees.

2. 2

   Cut bread loaf in half widthwise, then each half again lengthwise to create 4 roughly equal pieces.

3. 3

   Place the bread, cut side up, on a dry baking sheet.

4. 4

   Place remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender, blend until they form a smooth paste.

5. 5

   Spread the mixture evenly over the bread.

6. 6

   Bake until tofu mixture is hot and bread toasted, about 10 to 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Cut each pizza into individual slices.