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Crispy Tofu Parm
with Buttery Zucchini Orzo
If breading tofu in Parm and then topping it with melty mozzarella is a crime, then consider us guilty! Served with buttery, garlicky orzo with zucchini and topped with zesty marinara sauce, this will give you all the Italian resto vibes!
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
1 unit
Tofu
(Contains Soy)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains Wheat)
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains Egg, Mustard)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
(Contains Milk)
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
170 g
Orzo
(Contains Wheat)
200 g
Zucchini
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
½ cup
Marinara Sauce
¾ cup
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Before starting, preheat the broiler to high.Wash and dry all produce. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces. Slice tofu into 1/2-inch pieces lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise.Pat tofu dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) garlic salt and pepper.Pour panko and Parmesan into a shallow dish. Spread mayo all over tofu.Working with one piece of tofu at a time, press both sides into panko mixture to coat completely.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then coated tofu pieces. Cook until golden-brown on one side, 3-4 min. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook tofu in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1 tbsp oil per batch.)Add 1/2 tbsp oil and flip tofu pieces. Cook until golden-brown on the other side, 2-3 min. Set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Meanwhile, add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Reserve 1/2 cup (1 cup) pasta water, then drain.
Sprinkle mozzarella over tofu pieces.Broil in the middle of the oven until mozzarella melts, 3-4 min. Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) Italian Seasoning and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) chili flakes in a small pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3-4 min.
Add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter to the same pot, swirl the pot to melt. Add zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3-4. Season with 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) garlic salt and pepper.Add orzo and reserved pasta water to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min.
Divide buttery zucchini orzo between plates. Top with crispy tofu Parm. Dollop zesty marinara over top just before serving.Sprinkle with more chili flakes, if desired.
