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Quinoa Crusted Tofu Parmesan Recipe

Quinoa Crusted Tofu Parmesan

This Quinoa Crusted Tofu Parmesan is made with extra firm tofu coated in quinoa breading. Cashew garlic sauce adds a luxurious finish, making it an excellent option for those seeking a protein-packed satisfying meal. Serve with pasta or roasted veggies of your choice, and transform your weeknight dinner routine with this wholesome, savory, and delicious creation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 6 tofu steaks
Calories 503 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks pressed extra firm tofu
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten free flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian spices
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa

For the Garlicky Cashew Cheese Sauce

Instructions
 

  • First, slice up your tofu into your desired shape.
  • Prepare 3 bowls. 1 with whole wheat flour, salt, pepper, and Italian spices, the other with plant milk, and the last with your cooked quinoa.
  • Dunk your sliced tofu into the whole wheat flour mix, then into the plant milk, and finally into your cooked quinoa. Use the back of a spoon to spread it over each side of the tofu & don’t forget the edges!
  • TIPS FOR YOUR QUINOA BREADING! To ensure your quinoa sticks to the tofu make sure not to overcook/make the quinoa too wet! You want to cook at a ratio of 1:1.5 cups of quinoa:water to ensure it is dry enough to stick. Also when applying the quinoa make sure to use the back of a spoon to press the quinoa on to the tofu. You cannot simply dunk in the quinoa it needs to be pressed on in order to stick!
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until golden or air-fry at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. I baked mine on a GREASED wire rack to avoid the need for flipping, but if you bake on a tray, make sure to flip halfway through.
  • Blend together all the ingredients for the cheesy cashew sauce.
  • Once your tofu is golden, spread over some tomato sauce, cashew cream, and chopped basil, then broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn!
  • Serve with pasta, mixed veggies, roasted potatoes & more!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tofu steakCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 31gFat: 21.3gSaturated Fat: 3.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.84gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.07gSodium: 814.3mgPotassium: 834.7mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 21.4IUVitamin C: 5.44mgCalcium: 480mgIron: 8mg
Keyword gluten free tofu parmesan, quinao crusted tofu parmesan, vegan tofu parmesan
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