Breaded Oven-baked Tofu with Portobello Mushroom Gravy

==Ingredients==
* 2 x 16 oz pkgs. Chinese-style tofu, drained and cubed
=== Cabernet marinade ===
* 1⅓ cups hot vegetable stock
* ¼ cup tamari soy sauce
* 2 scallions, thinly sliced, tops and 2 inches of green
* 2 tsp granulated garlic
* 2 tsp dried oregano
* ¼ cup tomato paste
* ¾ cup Cabernet
=== Cornmeal breading ===
* ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal
* 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
* 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, non-hydrogenated
* 1 tbsp granulated garlic
* 2 tsp dried oregano
* 3 dashes cayenne pepper
=== Portobello mushroom gravy ===
* 1.5 oz pkg. dried portobello mushrooms
* 2 cups boiling water
* 3 tbsp olive oil
* 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
* 1½ cups boiling vegetable stock
* ⅔ cup nutritional yeast
* ½ tsp freeze-dried chives
* 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
==Directions==
=== Cabernet marinade ===
# Combine vegetable stock, tamari soy sauce, scallions, garlic, oregano, tomato paste and Cabernet, and pour into large baking dish.
# Place tofu into baking dish, and marinate several hours or overnight.
# Remove tofu from marinade, and place in microwave-safe colander suspended over bowl.
# Cover loosely with wax paper, and microwave on high 5 minutes.
# Set aside.
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
=== Cornmeal breading ===
# Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and thoroughly coat tofu pieces.
=== Assembly ===
# Place breaded tofu on prepared pan in single layer.
# Bake on middle rack 1 hour, turning over after 30 minutes.
# Cook until golden brown, remove from oven and serve.
=== Portobello mushroom gravy ===
# Combine dried mushrooms and boiling water in small saucepan.
# Cook mushrooms over low heat 15 minutes.
# Remove from heat, and set aside.
# Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat 2 minutes.
# Add flour, stirring to form roux.
# Remove mushrooms from soaking liquid, chop coarsely and add to roux.
# Cook mixture 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
# Add hot stock, and, stirring frequently, cook 3 minutes.
# Reduce heat to low, add yeast and stir or whisk until blended.
# Add chives and tamari, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Cabernet Sauvignon Recipes
Category:Cornmeal Recipes
Category:Oregano Recipes
Category:Tofu Recipes
Category:Vegetable stock and broth Recipes
Category:Whole wheat flour Recipes
Category:Breadcrumb Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Portobello mushroom Recipes
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