HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): TOFU PARMESAN

·         4 (4 ounce) turkey breast cutlets

·         1/8 tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. pepper

·         1½ ounces prosciutto, julienned

·         2 tsp. finely chopped sage

·         1 TBSP olive oil

·         3 TBSP finely chopped shallots

·         1/3 cup dry white wine

1.      Preheat oven to 400˚

2.      Spray an 8x8 dish with cooking spray

3.      Slice tofu into ¼ inch thick slices and place on platter

4.      Combine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and pepper in separate dish

5.      Dip tofu pieces in cold water and then dip in bread crumb mixture coating on both sides and place in medium skillet over medium heat

6.      Brown tofu until crisp on each side

7.      Place thin layer of sauce in 8x8 dish and transfer tofu slices from skillet onto sauce

8.      Spoon remaining sauce over tofu and top with shredded mozzarella and remaining 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese

9.      Bake for 20 minutes

Servings:  4

Serving size:  2 slices of tofu

Nutritional Information

Calories:  243

Fat:  7 g

Saturated Fat:  0.5 g                       

Cholesterol:  21 mg              

Sodium:  450 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  20 g            

Fiber:  4 g

Protein:  25 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD