| Eggplant
Mushroom Strata
Hearty
and satisfying, even for tofu phobics. Don't tell them what's in
it until they taste it. Use the baked tofu for a more dense and
"meaty" dish. |
| Ingredients |
1
large or 2 medium eggplants, ½ inch thick slices
non-stick cooking spray
32 ounce jar low-fat pasta sauce (see note)
3 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled
1 pound baked Italian tofu slices (recipe below)
or drained, crumbled tofu mixed with 1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese |
| Instructions |
Place
eggplant on a baking sheet coated with non-stick spray. Broil, close
to heat for 8-10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes. Coat a 11" X 13"
baking pan with non-stick spray and 1 ½ cups of the pasta sauce.
Cover sauce with eggplant slices; sprinkle feta cheese over eggplant.
Add tofu slices and mushrooms. Cover with remaining eggplant and pasta
sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake in 375° oven for about 50 minutes, cover with foil for last 10
minutes. Serve with green salad and ciabatti bread.
Note: You can substitute tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic,
and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the pasta sauce.
Serves: 4 - 6
Italian Baked Tofu
1 pound firm reduced-fat tofu, pressed and drained
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves (1 teaspoon) garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
non-stick cooking spray
Rinse tofu under running water. Place a cooling rack with tofu on
top of a baking pan. Lay a sheet of wax paper on top of the tofu,
then put a small plate on top of the tofu with a heavy weight such
as a 48 oz canned food item on top. After 1 hour, turn the tofu over
and drain for the another hour.
Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices. Use a pastry brush to coat with marinade.
Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake in 400°
oven for 15 minutes. Tofu is now ready to use. |
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Recommended
Equipment |
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The
following kitchen tool is highly recommended for this recipe. If
it is not stocked in your kitchen, it is available at Amazon.
Cheese
Grater
A
box cheese grater taken to new heights! This one has a
3-cup, lidded storage container inside the grater to catch
food. What a great idea!
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| Calories:
294 |
Sodium:
1033 mg |
Calcium:
279 mg |
| Total
fat: 12 g |
Chol:
19 mg |
Carbs:
28 g |
| Sat
fat: 4 g |
Fiber:
4 g |
Protein:
19g |
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