Tofu Parmigiana (adapted from delish.com's recipe)

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup Plain Dry Bread Crumbs1 tsp. Italian Seasoning1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder1/2 tsp. Salt1 Large Egg, well beaten1 Tbsp. Cold Water2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided1 medium Onion, chopped1 large Red Bell Pepper, chopped1 cup fresh Mushrooms, sliced3 cloves Minced Garlic (about 2 Tbsp)1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated1 jar Ragu Red Bell Pepper and Garlic pasta sauce2 cups Mozerella Cheese, shredded2 Tbsp. Fresh Basil, Chopped
Directions
Makes 4 servings. This is great with pasta and a green salad.

1) Pour breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. In a small bowl combine italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt. In a shallow bowl beat one egg with 1 Tbsp. cold water. Cut tofu lengthwise into 4 steaks and pat dry. Sprinkle both sides of the tofu with italian seasoning mixture, dip into the egg and dredge in the breadcrumbs.

2) Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and begin to brown, 4 minutes more. Add minced garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.

3) Add the remining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan. Add the tofu steaks and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn over and sprinkle with Parmesan. Spoon the mushroom mixture over the tofu, pour marinara over the mushrooms and scatter mozzarella on top. Cover and cook until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TULIPCHICK91.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 382.0
  • Total Fat: 19.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.1 mg
  • Sodium: 995.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 24.0 g

Member Reviews
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