Crispy Tofu Nuggets
A delicious vegan twist on a classic chicken nugget!
Ingredients: (yields 4 servings, about 4 ounces tofu per serving)
14 ounces extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or vegan mayonnaise such as vegenaise)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
Place tofu on a plate or a in a bowl and top with a heavy object to drain the excess water. Leave for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and dijon mustard in a bowl and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, dry parsley, salt and pepper.
Drain the tofu and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
One by one, coat the tofu cubes in the mayo/dijon sauce and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Lightly press to make the breadcrumbs stick.
Place tofu cubes on a cooking tray covered with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts: (per serving, about 4 oz. tofu)
Calories: 268
Protein: 16g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 4g
Fat: 10g