Herb Crusted Tofu

Name: Herb Crusted Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 lb package firm tofu; 1 cup fine bread crumbs, fresh or dried; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, Asiago, or other hard cheese; 1 tbs chopped parsley; 1 tsp dried basil or marjoram; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried savory; 1 egg beaten with 2 tbs milk; olive for frying

"A savory coating of bread crumbs, herbs, and grated cheese gives this tofu and especially pleasing texture. Since the tofu itself isn't seasoned, slice it thinly so that each bite includes some of the crisp, savory crumbs." Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ready in 30 minutes

by melissacrosslinpowers

Ingredients

1 lb package firm tofu

1 cup fine bread crumbs, fresh or dried

1/2 cup grated Parmesan, Asiago, or other hard cheese

1 tbs chopped parsley

1 tsp dried basil or marjoram

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried savory

1 egg beaten with 2 tbs milk

olive for frying

Directions

Slice the tofu into slabs about 1/4 inch thick and set them on paper towels to drain. Meanwhile, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and herbs in a flat dish. Dip each piece of tofu into the egg mixture, then the bread crumbs. Film a skillet with the oil. When hot, add the tofu and fry over medium heat on both sides until golden, 10-12 minutes in all.

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