Parmesan-Herb Crusted Tofu Sandwich
- Tofu:
- 1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu, drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (about 2 slices stale bread)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
- Remaining ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 4 (2-ounce) sesame buns
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices plum tomato
- To prepare tofu, cut crosswise into 12 slices. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cook 5 minutes on each side. Remove tofu from pan; cool to room temperature.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, marjoram, savory, thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Combine 1/8 teaspoon pepper, milk, salt, and egg whites. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge 1 tofu slice in flour. Dip in milk mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining flour, tofu, milk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture. Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add tofu; saute 3 minutes on each side.
- Combine mayonnaise, chives, soy sauce, and garlic. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture evenly over cut sides of each bun. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf and 3 tomato slices over bottom half of each bun; top each with 3 tofu slices. Cover with tops of buns. Serve immediately.
firm tofu, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, marjoram, thyme, black pepper, milk, salt, egg whites, allpurpose, cooking spray, remaining ingredients, light mayonnaise, fresh chives, soy sauce, garlic, sesame buns, tomato
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/parmesan-herb-crusted-tofu-sandwich (may not work)