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Crispy Tofu Parmesan Sliders

Name: Crispy Tofu Parmesan Sliders
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package extra firm tofu, such as house food's extra firm tofu, drained; 1 egg; 2 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon dried italian herb seasoning; 2 tablespoon soy oil; 8 slices mozzarella cheese; 8 slider buns or dinner rolls, split; 16 fresh basil leaves; 8 slices tomato; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon basil pesto; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

January 25, 2017

The Daily Meal Contributors

You won’t miss meat with these game-day sliders

Recipe Courtesy of House Foods

Sliders are the perfect food for watching football, and the taste of these crispy tofu Parmesan sliders won’t have you missing meat. A coating of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese gives the sliders a nice crunch, while a topping of pesto mayonnaise adds brightness to the tofu.

Servings

416

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

For the Tofu Parmesan Sliders

1 Package extra firm tofu, such as House Food's Extra Firm Tofu, drained
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 Cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
2 Tablespoons soy oil
8 Slices mozzarella cheese
8 Slider buns or dinner rolls, split
16 Fresh basil leaves
8 Slices tomato

For the Pesto Mayonnaise

1/4 Cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

For the Tofu Parmesan Sliders

Quarter block of tofu into four equal pieces. Slice each quarter horizontally into two thin pieces.

In shallow bowl, beat eggs with mustard.

In another shallow dish, place bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; mix well.

In a third bowl, combine flour and herb seasoning.

Dip tofu in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add tofu to skillet cooking three to four minutes per side or until golden brown.

Top with mozarella slices after turning tofu.
Spread sides of buns with pesto mayo and place tofu slices topping with basil and tomato slices.

For the Pesto Mayonnaise

Stir all ingredients for mayo in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutritional Facts

Servings8

Calories Per Serving416

Total Fat27g42%

Sugar3gN/A

Saturated8g40%

Cholesterol53mg18%

Protein19g39%

Carbs25g8%

Vitamin A116µg13%

Vitamin B120.3µg5.7%

Vitamin B60.1mg7.4%

Vitamin C6mg10%

Vitamin D0.3µg0.1%

Vitamin E2mg8%

Vitamin K59µg74%

Calcium582mg58%

Fiber2g10%

Folate (food)39µgN/A

Folate equivalent (total)83µg21%

Folic acid26µgN/A

Iron3mg19%

Magnesium56mg14%

Monounsaturated10gN/A

Niacin (B3)2mg11%

Phosphorus298mg43%

Polyunsaturated8gN/A

Potassium286mg8%

Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg17.8%

Sodium566mg24%

Thiamin (B1)0.3mg18.4%

Zinc2mg14%