Vegan Tofu Chick'n Parmesan
This Vegan Tofu Chick'n Parmesan is a recipe that I developed for my friends over at Māla Girl using their vegan, gluten-free, and adaptogentic blends. If you haven’t tried any of the Māla Girl products…you totally should! They’re local to Orlando, like me, everything is hand-blended and full of super-foods! This post actually isn’t sponsored…I just really love their products and I know you will too! Check them out here!
Just like an traditional chicken parmesan, this recipe does have several steps, but trust me…it’s so, so good! It’s seriously one of the best things that I have ever put in my face! You won't believe your tastebuds! It's almost magic how Māla Girl Soulfull Classic can make tofu taste so much like chicken! Let’s make it!
What you are going to need to buy:
Māla Girl Fireball Basil, 1 Tbsp
Māla Girl Oat Buttermylk, 1 Tbsp
Māla Girl Sparkle Salt, to taste
Extra Firm Tofu
All-Purpose Flour, 3 Tbsp
Jarred Pasta Sauce
Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp
Dairy-Free Mozerella
Dairy-Free Parmesean
Fresh Basil, chopped
What you are going to need to do:
1. Add 1 Tbsp of Soulfull Classic to the liquid that your tofu comes packed in and marinate tofu for 1 hour, up to overnight. This is honeslty the secret to this recipe! Don’t skip it, trust me!
2. Cut tofu into 1 inch, "chicken-shaped" cutlets and dredge in a mixture of AP Flour and Māla Girl Oat Buttermilk, with a pinch of Sparkle Salt.
3. Fry tofu, in a skillet, over medium heat, with 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil until a golden crust is formed on each side. Remove and drain on a paper towel to wick away any extra oil.
4. Add 1 Tbsp of Māla Girl Fireball Basil to one jar of pasta sauce and mix until well incorporated. Is this necessary? Nope…is it just plain good? Yep! Plus, if you are interested in this brand and what to try out their products, trust me, you’re going to want the Fireball Basil!
5. Spread 3-4 tablespoons of pasta sauce in the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
6. Add fried tofu cutlets to a baking dish and top with chopped basil, parmesan, pasta sauce, and mozzarella.
7. Sprinkle with a pinch of Māla Girl Sparkle Salt.
8. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and broil for 5 minutes until bubbly! Watch closely...so your cheese doesn't burn!
9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with more warm Fireball Basil pasta sauce!
And…there you have it! I honestly can’t wait for you to try this recipe and see what you think! Make sure to tag me on all the socials @plantbasedgingr so I can see when you do!
Love, Light, and Lentils!
Sarah
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