Easy Tofu Lemon Piccata

Total Time: 35 Minutes | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 25 Minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients
Tofu:
16oz of extra firm tofu
1/2 cup of all purpose flour
1 tbsp of potato starch
1 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of garlic powder
1/4 tsp of sea salt
Sauce:
2 cloves of garlic
2 shallots
1 cup of vegetable broth
3 lemons
1 tbsp of potato starch
2 tsp of vegan butter
Garnish:
Capers to taste
Parsley to taste

Directions
1. Heat a large pan to medium high heat and add in enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.  

2. Slice tofu into four equal pieces.  Add flour, potato starch, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt to a bowl and mix well.  Coat each piece of tofu in flour and add carefully add to frying pan.  Lightly fry for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side.  

3. While tofu is cooking, mince garlic and slice shallots.  Juice 3 lemons.

4. When tofu is done, remove from pan.  Add garlic and shallots into the same pan and saute for 2 minutes.  Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.  

5. Add in 1 tbsp of potato starch and vegan butter.  Mix well to create a creamy sauce. 

6. Bring down to low heat and add tofu to pan.  Cook for 2 minutes per side.  Remove from pan and let cool.

7. When ready to serve, garnish with capers and parsley to taste and enjoy!