Amazing Tofu Parmesan

Submitted by Reggie's Mom

"I have been a vegetarian for only 2 months now and wanted to find a recipe that would make tofu taste good! After looking at many recipes I came up with this which combines what I think are the best parts of many recipes. I didn't measure the ingredients so I will give estimates here which will work but feel free to adjust to your personal taste. This really is a special recipe in my opinion that even meat lovers will enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 350 g extra firm tofu (I buy organic)
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
• 24 ounces of your favourite spaghetti sauce (or homemade)
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil (for frying tofu)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (or whatever kind you like)
• parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cut tofu into 1/4 inch slices. Lay out slices between several layers of paper towels or clean tea towels. Place a cutting board or other flat surface on top with some weight on it to draw the moisture out. Press for about 30 minutes.
2. Mix the soy sauce, olive oil and garlic together and place the drained tofu slices to marinate for a couple of minutes,.
3. In a shallow dish combine the flour and nutritional yeast. Dip each tofu slice in the egg and then coat in the flour/yeast.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices on both sides until crispy golden.
5. 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 cheese and parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
7. Serve with a crisp salad or pasta.

Reviews

[Gourmand]

Wow. Try this recipe to believe it. It actually tastes like Chicken Parmesan. I left the garlic in the marinade pan and added the sauce for more flavour. Next time I'll halve the flour and yeast. There was a lot of waste for the 350g of tofu, unless you did a bound breading (double dip). Kudos. This was fantastic - and I am not a vegetarian.