Tofu Parmesan Subs Food

TOFU PARMESAN SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Toss the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parmesan and the Italian seasoning on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Dip the tofu in the egg, then in the crumbs, turning to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the bread cut-side up on a broiler pan; spread the bottom halves with sauce, then top with tofu, more sauce, the mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper and let wilt, about 1 minute. Place on top of the cheese and cover with the bread tops.

TOFU PARMESAN SUBS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-heat. season with salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• toss the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and the Italian seasoning on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. dip the tofu in the egg, then in the crumbs, turning to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. add the tofu and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. place the bread cut-side up on a broiler pan; spread the bottom halves with sauce, then top with tofu, more sauce, the mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper and let wilt, about 1 minute. Place on top of the cheese and cover with the bread tops.

STEAK PARMESAN SUBS (SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• Fry sandwich steaks in frying pan, stirring often.
• When no longer pink, pour off grease. I also usually blot the with paper towels to remove even more.
• Stir in sauce.
• On a baking sheet, lay steak or hoagie buns open flat.
• Divide meat mixture evenly and place on both sides of the buns.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Place under broiler about 5-6 minutes or until cheese has melted and it starting to brown.

TOFU PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place in bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into crumb mixture, turning to coat all sides.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
• Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8 inch square baking pan. Arrange tofu slices in the pan. Spoon remaining sauce over tofu. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.