Tofu Parmigiana

Ingredients

• ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (12 oz) package firm tofu
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp fresh basil, julienned
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Slice tofu into ¼” thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water.
3. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
4. Using a medium skillet, fry tofu slices in oil until crisp on one side.
5. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
6. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic and oregano.
7. In an 8” square baking pan, layer the sauce, tofu slices, the remaining sauce and finally the shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
8. Bake at 400º for 20 minutes.