Tofu! - Oregano Crusted Tofu

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Oregano Crusted Tofu

 

Recipe By :Deborah Madison

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads, Sandwiches & Sauces

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 Carton Firm Tofu

1/2 Cup Fresh Oregano

2 Whole Garlic Cloves

12 Whole Almonds -- OR

2 tablespoons pine nuts

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil -- plus oil for the pan

Salt And Pepper

1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs

 

Drain the tofu, slice it crosswise into 6 pieces, then set on paper toweling to

drain. Coarsely chop the oregano, garlic, and nuts, then put them in a mortar or

small food processor with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pound or

process to make a paste, then add the 3 tablespoons olive oil.

 

Remove the tofu from the towels, season lightly with salt, then rub the pesto

onto both sides. Combine the cheese and bread crumbs, then press them into the

tofu. Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet and coat generously with olive or

vegetable oil. When hot, add the tofu. Fry on both sides over medium heat

until golden and crisp.

 

Source:

" This Can't Be Tofu "

Yield:

" 6 slices "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 3697 Calories; 321g Fat (73.3% calories

from fat); 130g Protein; 132g Carbohydrate; 64g Dietary Fiber; 21mg Cholesterol;

718mg Sodium. Exchanges: 8 1/2 Grain(Starch); 15 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 55

Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Delicious in sandwich with thick slices of tomato.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 2130706543 0 0 0 0