Tofu Parmigiana

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Tofu Parmigiana
Submitted By: Jill B. Mittelstadt
Breaded tofu a la parmigiana. You'll just about swear this is eggplant or veal! Serve with a simple crisp green salad, angel hair pasta and garlic bread.



Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan. Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes






Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 359

Total Fat: 21.1g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 997mg
Total Carbs: 20.1g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
Protein: 25.9g
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Tofu Parmigiana
Submitted By: Jill B. Mittelstadt
Breaded tofu a la parmigiana. You'll just about swear this is eggplant or veal! Serve with a simple crisp green salad, angel hair pasta and garlic bread.



Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan. Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes






Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 359

Total Fat: 21.1g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 997mg
Total Carbs: 20.1g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
Protein: 25.9g
VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION

About: Nutrition Info

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I just made this tonight... it has got to be one of the greatest things I've ever eaten. The tofu we used took on the consistancy of ricotta cheese, and served with some whole wheat rotini, it was AMAZING. I highly reccomend everyone give this a shot.