Dinner

Tofu & Mushroom Cheezy Florentine

ofu & Mushroom Cheezy Florentine: I went a little fancy with this recipe 💅. Tofu, mushrooms & spinach bathed in an extra creamy cheezy sauce. What’s not to like?Don’t say “spinach” 🙄 lol. Hope you enjoy this recipe!

Tofu & Mushroom Cheezy Florentine

Tofu, mushrooms & spinach bathed in extra creamy cheezy sauce. What’s not to like?

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Italian-Inspired

Keyword Tofu Mushroom Florentine, Vegan Cheezy Florentine

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Author Sara

Ingredients

3 tbl vegan butter divided, room temp
1/2 block extra firm tofu pressed & dried, then cut into cubes or rectangles
neutral oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
4 oz baby Bella mushrooms cleaned & sliced
1 shallot sliced, approx 1/4 cup
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbl flour
1/2 cup dry white wine vegan
1/2 cup broth
1/4 cup vegan cream cheese room temp
1/4 cup vegan parm
1/2 cup non dairy milk
1 handful baby spinach
juice from 1/2 lemon
fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Brush tofu slices with 1 tsp neutral oil, & coat with Italian seasoning, onion, & garlic powder.
Heat 1/2 tbl of butter on med heat in a large non-stick pan, cook tofu slices 5-8 min on each side till golden. Set aside. Wipe pan clean.
Heat 1/2 butter on med heat, & cook mushroom slices till golden 2-4 min on each side. Wipe pan clean. Set aside.
Add remaining 2 tbl butter on med/low heat, when melted add shallot & garlic, stir till shallot softens & garlic is fragrant 1-2 min.
Slowly stir in flour using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir continuously for 30 sec to cook flour.
Add wine & broth bring to a very slow simmer on med low heat, cook & stir 3-5 min till it is noticeably reduced & thickened.
Next add cream cheese, & parm, stirring till it melts.
Add spinach, stir till it wilts about 1 min. Season to taste. If sauce seems to thick add more milk 1 tbl at a time to achieve preferred consistency.
Add mushrooms, & tofu and heat through.
Top with fresh parsley, more parm, & a squeeze of lemon.
Serve with garlic bread, rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta! Enjoy.