Tofu Parmesan

I love parmesan everything!  This tofu parmesan is simple to prepare and tastes great over zoodles and on a tortilla pizza with other vegetables.  You could also make tofu parmesan subs or serve this over pasta with some of the extra sauce.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 package firm tofu drained and cut into 6-8 thick slices

1 cup your favorite marinara sauce

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

2-4 tablespoons egg whites

½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 package sliced mozzarella cheese

Zoodles, pasta, pizza crust, sub roll etc….

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray.
2. Mix breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish.
3. Dip each slice of tofu in the egg whites.  Then coat the tofu in the breadcrumb mixture on all sides.  Arrange tofu on the baking sheet.
4. Broil the tofu on high for 5 minutes per side.
5. Top each tofu slice with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and half a slice of mozerella cheese.  Then broil on high for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve over zoodles (zucchini noodles), on a tortilla or pizza crust with extra sauce, spinach, cheese, and veggies, over traditional pasta, or even on a sub roll.
7. Enjoy!