(14 oz. package) firm or extra-firm water-packed
tofu, rinsed
(1/4 tsp.) garlic powder
(1/4 tsp.) salt
(2 tsp.) plus 1 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
(1 small) onion, chopped
(8 oz.) white mushrooms, thinly sliced
(1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
(3/4 cup) prepared low-sodium marinara sauce
(1/2 cup) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
(2 Tbsp.) fresh basil, chopped
Servings
4
Dinner
Parmesan Tofu w/Mushrooms
Crispy breaded tofu steaks topped with Parmesan cheese, hearty mushrooms, marinara sauce and more cheese.
Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes
Instructions
1Cut tofu into 4 steaks. Season both sides with garlic powder and salt, set aside.
2Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tsp. oil. When hot, add onion and cook 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook another 4 minutes.
3Pour into a dish and return pan to medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil. In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning. Coat both sides of tofu with
breadcrumbs.
4Cook tofu 3 minutes, flip, top with Parmesan, mushrooms, marinara and mozzarella. Cover and cook another 3 minutes. Serve with basil on top.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 262
Total Fat 16 g
Total Carbohydrate 15 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 597 mg
Fiber 3 g
Additional Information
Recipe Category: Dinner
Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous
Recipe Ethnicity: Italian
Dietetic Info:
Glycemic Index:
Gluten Free: No
Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy
NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.