What is a good low-fat tofu recipe for a beginner taster?
I have tried tofu once before (years ago), the tofu stir-fry was absolutely horrible, no flavor and weird texture. It was like eating rubber. But I decided to give it another go. a lot of recipes call for frying it, but I got tofu for the purpose of eating healthy. Anyone know a flavorful, low fat recipe for tofu?
I should that I have firm tofu.
Tofu Parmigiana
* 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
* 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste
* 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
3. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
4. Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. 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 and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.