veg m & p - Tofu and Mushroom Piccata

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Tofu and Mushroom Piccata

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large lemon -- peeled and white pith removed

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 pound extra-firm tofu -- cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup dry white wine

4 ounces white button mushrooms -- thinly sliced

2 tablespoons capers -- drained

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

2 tablespoons butter or soy margarine -- (optional)

 

This easy and elegant entree is one of my favorite ways to prepare tofu. The

fresh, clean taste of lemons permeates the tofu and mushrooms for a delicate yet

bold flavor that goes well with potatoes or rice. Lightly sauteed spinach or

steamed and sauteed green beans make a good accompaniment.

 

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Cut the lemon into very thin rounds,

discarding the seeds, and set aside.

 

Put the flour in a shallow bowl. Season the tofu with salt and pepper and dredge

in the flour, tapping off any excess. Transfer the tofu slices to a platter and

set aside.

 

Heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu, in batches,

and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes total.

Place the tofu slices on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

 

Deglaze the skillet with the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring a few times, until slightly softened, about

2 minutes. Stir in the lemon slices, capers, and parsley and simmer until hot.

Stir in the butter, if using, to enrich the sauce.

 

Arrange the tofu on a serving platter or individual plates. Pour the sauce over

the tofu and serve at once.

 

 

Source:

" The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook "

Copyright:

" 2002 Robin Robertson "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 242 Calories; 14g Fat (51.7% calories

from fat); 14g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

52mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

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