Herb-Crusted Tofu with Mushroom Gravy
- 1 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu
- Herb Crust
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Mushroom Gravy
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 5 white mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- Drain tofu, and cut into 6 slices.
- To make Herb Crust: Combine all ingredients except oil in shallow bowl.
- To make Mushroom Gravy: Saute onion in olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir occasionally for 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Add rosemary, mushrooms and pinch of salt.
- Add broth, and simmer until mushrooms are tender.
- Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in large skillet over high heat.
- Coat each tofu cutlet with Herb Crust.
- Set in oil, and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Heat Gravy over high heat.
- Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water; whisk into gravy until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Spoon Mushroom Gravy over tofu cutlets, and serve.
extrafirm tofu, crust, cornstarch, salt, italian herbs, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, mushroom gravy, onion, olive oil, rosemary, white mushrooms, vegetable broth, cornstarch
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/herb-crusted-tofu-with-mushroom-gravy/ (may not work)