Description
A delicious vegetarian sandwich featuring crispy tofu, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or vegan cheese)
- 4 sandwich rolls
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and slice it into thick slabs.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each tofu slice in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the breaded tofu until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the fried tofu on a baking sheet, top each slice with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the crispy tofu on the rolls and adding any additional toppings you desire.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use vegan cheese.
- Feel free to add fresh basil or spinach for extra flavor.
- Leftover tofu can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Tofu Parm Sandwich, Vegetarian Sandwich, Tofu Recipe, Italian Cuisine