Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Pan Sauce
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Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Pan Sauce
Description
The recipe begins by blending vegan butter with garlic, fresh oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful base. Half of this mixture is melted in a pan where tofu fillets are cooked until golden brown on each side. The tofu is then set aside covered to retain heat. Cherry tomatoes are added to the hot pan and cooked at high heat until they start to char and burst, releasing juices. The remaining butter mixture is added, and the tomatoes are gently crushed and cooked further to form a loose herb-infused sauce.
The tofu can be served alone or with pasta, topped generously with the tomato sauce and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish combines the richness of butter and the earthiness of oregano with the tangy sweetness of the charred tomatoes, contrasting nicely with the fried tofu's texture. This makes for a straightforward yet flavorful meal component.
It adapts well to simple vegan diets and can be served as a light main or accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 ½ teaspoon oregano fresh, chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika any paprika will work
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tofu 16-ounce block, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomato
- parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash together the butter, garlic, oregano, and paprika. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large frying pan or skillet, add half of the mixture and melt on medium heat. Add the tofu filets, with a dash of salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes a side. Remove from heat and set aside, covered.
- Increase the heat to high and add the cherry tomatoes. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until they begin to char and burst. Add the rest of the margarine mixture to the pan and slightly crush the tomatoes to release the juice. Season with salt and pepper and cook them for another minute or two, allowing the mixture to melt and mix with the tomatoes.
- Serve the tofu alone or with pasta, top with the tomato sauce and garnish with the parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be served alongside pasta or enjoyed on its own for a light vegan meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1001IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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