Mushroom Toast
When I sink my teeth into this mushroom toast, I know I’ve found my next favorite lunch, breakfast, or snack! I use soft tofu, roasted garlic, mushrooms, onion, and baby spinach sautéed with spices, and then top it with Parmesan cheese on a whole-wheat baguette. I can have this delicious toast ready in just 35 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 140.7kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz soft tofu drained
- 6-9 cloves roasted garlic
- 1½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 10 oz sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 6-10 oz fresh baby spinach
- ½ tsp salt more or less to taste
- crushed red pepper or black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese per toast so if you’re making 8 toasts, that’s 8 Tbsp total
- 1 whole-wheat baguette sliced lengthwise and toasted
Instructions
- Roast the garlic. This is very easy to do: simply trim the tops of whole garlic bulbs to expose the cloves, set on a piece of foil, and drizzle with olive oil (about 1 tsp).
- Wrap the garlic tightly in foil, and bake 30 to 35 minutes at 400°F, or until garlic bulbs are soft.
- Place tofu and garlic in blender or food processor, season with salt and pepper, and blend until smooth.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté mushroom and onion 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in spinach, and sauté 2 minutes, or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper/crushed red pepper. Add 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese to pan, and remove from heat.
- If you have any roasted garlic left over, spread one clove over each baguette half. Top with tofu-garlic spread, then with mushroom-spinach mixture, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Toast under broiler 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown. I also added a bit of salt and pepper on top (just a sprinkle) for extra flavor.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to roast the garlic properly. I make sure to trim the tops of the whole garlic bulbs, drizzle them with olive oil, wrap them tightly in foil, and bake until soft. This gives my mushroom toast a rich and delicious flavor.
- Blend For A Smooth Topping: I use a blender or a food processor to blend the soft tofu and roasted garlic. This ensures I get a smooth and creamy spread for my toast.
- Sauté Until Softened: When I sauté the mushrooms and onions, I make sure they are properly softened. This not only makes the toast easier to eat but also enhances the flavors.
- Broil Until Brown: After I assemble the toast, I broil it until the cheese begins to brown. This final touch gives my toast a deliciously crispy finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1toast | Calories: 140.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 7.5g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 366.6mg | Potassium: 325.4mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 1.6g