QUICK & EASY - Hazelnut Crusted Tofu

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Hazelnut Crusted Tofu

 

Recipe By : Diabetes Forecast Magazine, June 2000, page 98

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:25

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Soyfoods

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound extra-firm lite tofu -- drained

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup hazelnuts

3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 pinch crushed red pepper

3/4 cup egg substitute

or (egg substitute to equal 3 eggs)

2 teaspoons canola oil

 

4 servings/serving size: 2 slices. Preparation time: 25 minutes. Cook

time: 6 to 7 minutes.

 

1. Slice the tofu into 8 even slices. In a zippered bag, combine the

flour, salt, and pepper.

 

2. Place one piece of tofu at a time into the zippered bag and gently

shake to coat each piece with the flour. Remove the tofu from the bag, and

set on a plate to rest a few minutes.

 

3. In a blender or food processor, process the hazelnuts until they

resemble crumbs. In a medium bowl, combine the hazelnuts, breadcrumbs,

Parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.

 

4. In another medium bowl, beat the egg substitute.

 

5. Dredge the tofu in the egg, allowing excess egg to drip back into the

bowl. Then dredge the tofu in the hazelnut crumb mixture, coating both

sides. Place all the tofu on a large plate or cookie sheet, cover, and

place in the refrigerator to sit for 15 minutes.

 

6. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the canola oil. Add

the tofu, being careful not to crowd the pieces. Prepare in two batches if

necessary. Saute on both sides for a total of 6 to 7 minutes until tofu is

golden brown. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables and salad or place

inside of whole wheat pita bread and eat as a sandwich.

 

NUTRITION FACTS: Servings 4, Serving Size 2 slices. Starch Exchanges 1.5,

Lean Meat Exchanges 2. Calories 250, Calories from Fat 76, Total Fat

8g. Saturated Fat 0g. Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 930mg, Total Carbohydrate

24 g, Dietary Fiber2g. Sugars 3g. Protein 18g. Not appropriate for a

low-sodium diet.

 

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