Tofu is one of my favorite protein staples. At $2.50 a pound (or sometimes less), it beats the price of most every meat out there. Plus it’s really versatile.
I am about to go on vacation and rather then go grocery shopping, I am having a few random meals to clean out my fridge. I found a block of tofu and called in my favorite recipe. I know it’s good because I made it once for my friend S who is a great cook…and she’s asked me for it three times.
I then had to admit I got the recipe out of Glamour magazine. *Hangs head in shame but picks head up when realizing honesty is best policy*
So here’s how to make tofu look and taste good even to skeptics:
Italian bread crumbs
Grated parm cheese
Sea salt (optional)
Olive oil
Block-o-tofu
Blend bread crumbs and parm cheese in a bowl (I do about a 50/50 ratio). Cut tofu into squares and dip in a plate of olive oil (both sides). Put in crumb mixture.
Cook at 415 degrees F for 30 minutes, flipping over twenty minutes into the cooking. Perfection. For serious.
Now if anyone has anything cool I can do with carrots, I’ll be all set for tomorrow night’s dinner!
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So, I know it’s a kiddie recipe, but it’s on my list of recipes to try (for your carrots).
Easy and you should have everything on hand.
http://www.parents.com/recipe/soups/kiddie-carrot-soup/
I’ll admit it – I’m not brave enough to try tofu.
So you bake the tofu? It looks and sounds amazing. Any special firmness of tofu? (Maybe it’s just here in California, but we have an overwhelming variety in tofu choices… I never know which to choose.)
I actually sauted “matchsticks” of carrots and fennel a couple months ago, and it was delicious. (We were given fennel, and had to use it, but I’d buy it myself sometime just to make this saute.)
This Curried Carrot Soup recipe :http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/RE00050
is a favorite of mine! I mess with the seasonings a bit, but it’s a fun, spunky kind of soup.
I can attest that this is one of the best tofu recipes I’ve ever had. I’ve been bugging Nicole for the recipe so I’m so excited to see it posted here. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for the carrot recipies and the testimonials! You guys rock!