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Lemon and Olive Roasted Tofu Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Lemon, Mediterranean, Olives, Tofu
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Lemon and Olive Roasted Tofu is a Mediterranean-inspired recipe with a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate.
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Ingredients

Crispy Tofu

Lemon Olive Sauce

  • 6 -10 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ red onion sliced thinly
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 ½ cups flavorful olives with pits a mixture of black and green
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 Tbsp basil chiffonade

Instructions

How to Make Crispy Tofu

  • Press the tofu for 20 minutes.
  • Cut the tofu into 4 rectangles, and score the top of the tofu. I am cutting about 1/4 inch deep.
  • Mix the dry ingredients.
  • Press and coat the tofu with the flour seasoning mixture. Set the tofu aside for 10 minutes, coat the tofu again, and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, and add the olive oil and the tofu. Cook both sides of the tofu until a deep golden brown.

How to Make Lemon Olive Sauce

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the sliced onions cooking until light brown, and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Add a dash of olive oil and the minced garlic, and cook until lightly toasted.
  • Reduce the heat and add the spices.
  • Add the white wine cooking until reduced.
  • The olive and vegetable go in next, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
  • Place the tofu into the sauce, add the lemon wedges and parsley leaves.
  • Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, the sauce should be reduced and thick.
  • Place the tofu on a platter, and pour the sauce over the tofu. Garnish with parsley leaves or chopped parsley along with basil chiffande.
  • Perfect with a bow of pasta or couscous full of dried fruit and herbs

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1822mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 3mg