Tofu Piccata

Ingredients

• 16 ounces super-firm tofu (, sliced into 1/2-inch oval slabs, about 4-5 pieces. (*see note))
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (, divided)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2.5 tablespoons vegan butter (, divided)
• 1 small shallot (, finely minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetarian “chicken-style” broth ((sub vegetable broth))
• Zest of 1 lemon ((zest before juicing))
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ((about 2 lemons))
• 3 tablespoons capers (, drained)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (, plus more for serving)

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