Quick Stove-Top Tofu Parmesan

Name: Quick Stove-Top Tofu Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1-2 serving(s)
Ingredients: one-half package firm tofu (16 ounce); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup best-quality marinara sauce; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by ScrumptiousWY

"Yummy baked taste without baking makes this so easy, it's quick enough to make for a weekday lunch. This is one of the few tofu dishes I've tried that makes me say "Mmm...I want some more!" Blends two of my favorite cultures - Italian and Asian. Makes a lower-carb protein-packed meal, and you get some veggies from the tomato sauce."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 1-2

ingredients

one-half package firm tofu (16 ounce)
3 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup best-quality marinara sauce
¹⁄₄ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup provolone cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

Drain tofu and place between two dinner plates. Weight the top plate with something heavy like a full jug of milk. Let sit 5-10 minutes, draining off liquid a couple of times.
While the tofu is draining, heat marinara sauce and keep warm.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy non-stick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, slice tofu in appoximately 1.5-inch squares, 1/4 inch thick.
Fry tofu squares in single layer, without turning, for several minutes until golden-brown and crisp on one side. Flip and brown other side (if you're in a hurry, the second side doesn't have to brown completely).
Place tofu on a plate and top with warmed marinara. Sprinkle with cheeses and serve. (Zap a few seconds in microwave if needed to melt cheese).
Note: be sure to use top-quality marinara, since most of the flavor comes from this.