4.8 from 40 votes
Tofu Pizza
Delicious Japanese Tofu Pizza uses crispy pan-fried tofu slices as a replacement for pizza dough. Add your favorite toppings and mozzarella cheese, then set it under the broiler until melted and bubbly. This easy meal was among my favorite tofu dishes growing up!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
489 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu firm
- 3 lices ham (skip for vegetarian)
- 2 mushrooms
- 1 tomato
- ¼ cup potato starch or substitute flour, or cornstarch
- ½ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2–3 Tbsp ketchup
- 2–4 leaves basil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
For the Garnish
- parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Slice 1 block firm tofu in half to make 2 thin, flat slabs. Wrap with a paper towel. Place a plate and a heavy object on top of the tofu and set aside for 15 minutes. This process will help the tofu drain faster.
- Slice 3 slices ham into thin strips.
- Thinly slice 2 mushrooms and 1 tomato.
- Season ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch or flour with ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Coat all sides of the tofu with the potato starch or flour. This step helps the tofu retain moisture.
- Heat some neutral oil over medium-high heat in an oven-safe skillet (or regular nonstick frying pan). Cook the tofu until the bottom is crispy and golden brown. Flip and brown the other side. If your frying pan is not oven safe, transfer the tofu to a baking dish lined with parchment paper later on.
- Divide 2–3 Tbsp ketchup on top of the cooked tofu. Then, top with slices of tomato and 2–4 leaves basil.
- Put the sliced ham and sliced mushrooms on top.
- Divide and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Then, place the pan in the oven and broil for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
561mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
994IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
555mg
(56%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 994IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 555mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.