Tofu Piccata
with Smothered Potatoes & Roasted Zucchini
Veal? Chicken? Nah, we say tofu is the best way to prepare piccata. The bright, briny lemon-butter sauce pairs perfectly with potatoes and zucchini for a meal that’ll impress everyone at your table.
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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 organic 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 (from your kitchen)
- Salt (from your kitchen)
- Pepper (from your kitchen)
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INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch, broth concentrate, lemon juice, and 1 cup hot water in medium bowl and set aside for step 4.
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.
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.
Divide tofu piccata between plates and add potatoes and roasted zucchini. Smother potatoes with sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Buon appetito!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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