Tofu Nuggets
These chicken nuggets were great and easy to make.
Recipe Summary Tofu Nuggets
Bite-sized pieces of tofu are breaded with homemade whole wheat bread crumbs, then pan-fried for a special treat! Anyone who is skeptical about tofu will change their mind when they eat these tofu nuggets! Serve with ketchup (or other condiments) and enjoy!Ingredients | Cauliflower Breaded Chicken Nuggets1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch slices2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon dried rosemary½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried marjoram1 eggsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste¼ cup olive oilDirectionsCut each tofu slice into thirds, widthwise. Press each slice between paper towels to drain as much liquid as possible. Place on a plate and freeze, about 1 hour.Place bread in a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and marjoram. Blend to make fine bread crumbs. Pour into a small bowl.Beat egg in a bowl. Dip tofu slices into egg and coat in bread crumbs. Place breaded tofu on a plate. Season with salt and pepper.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 1/3 of the tofu into the pan. Cook, turning over halfway, until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tofu.You can use regular Italian-seasoned bread crumbs if you wish.You can make this in the deep-fryer as well.Info | Cauliflower Breaded Chicken Nuggetsprep:
10 mins
cook:
25 mins
additional:
50 mins
total:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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