TOFU PARMESAN SUBS

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Provided by rereksnake

Time 35m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 garlic clove, crushed
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 large egg
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and sliced into 8 pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 loaf whole-wheat Italian bread, cut into 4 pieces and split in half
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb Baby Spinach (about 8 cups)

Steps:

Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-heat. season with salt and pepper and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
toss the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and the Italian seasoning on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. dip the tofu in the egg, then in the crumbs, turning to coat.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. add the tofu and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. place the bread cut-side up on a broiler pan; spread the bottom halves with sauce, then top with tofu, more sauce, the mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper and let wilt, about 1 minute. Place on top of the cheese and cover with the bread tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 956.1, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.9