Chicken
- Tofu - Eggplant Parmigiana
Ingredients -- Depending on the choices,
non-Vegetarian
Parmigiana is more of a
technique than an actual recipe. I'm going to refer to
the ingredient being breaded as the "protein," even though it
might be certain vegetables. You might choose thinly
sliced chicken breast portions, or extra-firm tofu, or a large
eggplant (peeled and sliced diagonally into medallions), or
perhaps even large Portabella mushrooms sliced horizontally
into two round medallions each. This "protein" should be
sliced into thin medallions, maybe about 1/3 of an inch thick,
and then patted dry with paper towels.
- about 1.5 pounds of the selected
"protein" (see above), sliced thin and pat dry with paper
towels
- 1/2 cup keto flour, such as coconut or quinoa
flour
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
(about 5 Tbsp total), separated
- 1x (about 8 oz+) can of tomato sauce
- 2 tsp. dried oregano, separated
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1+ clove garlic, minced
- salt and black pepper to taste (about 1/4
tsp.?)
- 1/4 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 Tbsp
Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Take your medallions of thinly sliced, dried "protein" and dip
them briefly in a bowl of cold water. One at a time,
press the "protein" slices into the crumb mixture, turning
over to coat all sides. Prep all your "protein" slices this
way, and hold them on a plate.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the
breaded "protein" slices, a few at a time, until crisp on one
side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown
on the other side. If the "protein" is vegetable, sear
it less. If the "protein" is chicken or other meat, sear
it a little more to be sure it is barely cooked and not
under-cooked.
Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining
oregano. Place a thin layer of sauce in an 8-inch square
baking pan. Arrange the breaded "protein" slices in the
pan. Spoon the remaining sauce over the tofu. Top
with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining 3 Tbsp.
Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.