Tofu Piccata with Smothered Potatoes & Roasted Zucchini
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1 russet potato - cut into 6 wedges
- 1 lemon - divided, zested and juiced
- 1 zucchini - cut into 4-inch long sticks
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 10 oz extra firm tofu - patted dry and cut into 6 planks
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 shallot - peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves - peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 0.25 oz parsley - leaves and tender stems chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Directions:
Cook the potatoes and zucchini
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine potatoes, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on one side of foil-lined baking sheet and toss. Roast until potatoes are starting to brown, 15 minutes. Remove sheet from oven. On other side of sheet, combine zucchini, 1 tbsp olive oil, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss. Roast until potatoes and zucchini are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp olive oil)
Mix the sauce
- Stir together cornstarch, broth concentrate, lemon juice, and 1 cup hot water in medium bowl and set aside. (4-serving meal: use 4 tsp cornstarch, 2 cups water)
Crisp the tofu
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until browned and crisp, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean. (4-serving meal: use 2 tbsp olive oil)
Make the piccata sauce
- Heat butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in capers. Add crispy tofu and simmer until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve
- Divide tofu piccata between plates and add potatoes and roasted zucchini. Smother potatoes with sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
https://www.purplecarrot.com/recipe/tofu-piccata-with-smothered-potatoes-roasted-zucchini
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