tofu parmigiana

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.