Vegan Tofu Piccata
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Recipe type: Entree
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Yield: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu pressed and cut into 8 rectangular cutlets
  • ½ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs OR vegan breadcrumbs, if you can find them or want to make your own
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoons potato starch or cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers
To Serve
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds
Instructions
  1. If you're baking the tofu, preheat the oven to 425F. No need to preheat the air fryer.
Marinate the Tofu
  1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in your blender or food processor. Puree until you have a pretty smooth mix. In a shallow bowl or on a large plate, cover the tofu with the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes
Bread the Tofu
  1. Measure the vegan mayo into a shallow bowl and the panko in another shallow bowl. Dredge each tofu piece first in the mayo, then in the panko, making sure to get a nice, even coating.
Cook the Tofu
  1. For the Oven: Arrange the tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for 20 more minutes.
  2. For the Air Fryer: Arrange the pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to air fry these in two batches, if you can't fit all 8 cutlets in your basket in a single layer without overcrowding them - that will depend on the size of your basket. You can also use a rack, if you have one. Cook on 370 for 20 minutes, shaking the cutlets gently after 10 minutes, to prevent sticking. Repeat with the second batch, if needed.
Make the Lemon Piccata Sauce
  1. While the tofu cooks, combine all of the sauce ingredients except the capers in your blender or food processor. Puree until smooth, then stir in the capers.
  2. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring for about 5-7 minutes, until it thickens.
  3. To serve, spoon a couple of tablespoons of the sauce over the tofu and garnish with a lemon round and a parsley sprig.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 134
Recipe by Chic Vegan at https://www.chicvegan.com/vegan-tofu-piccata/