Tofu Nuggets

tofu with spices

 

nutritional yeast and flour

all mixed together

finished product!!

Dinnertime!! Tofu nuggets with couscous dish(i will post this recipe soon!)

Yes, my three year old going for seconds!!!

Ok Ok.  I know tofu nuggets might not sound so appetizing to someone who doesn't like tofu, but before you judge, you must try.  Trust me you are hearing this from a woman that used to hate tofu, but no longer!!  So,  I always buy extra firm organic tofu for this dish because it really holds the shape and mimics the chicken best.  I start by pressing the tofu, this is a key step to the whole dish because if you don't do than the marinade/spice mix will not absorb and therefore not flavor the tofu.  If you are short on time, like I was last night I just wrapped with paper towels and squeezed the tofu to quickly remove the water. (If you have never bought tofu, it comes in a package filled with water, you cut into and drain, and then press!) This takes no time at all to do, then you cut into small bite size cubes, pour some olive oil and bragg's over it and then get creative and have fun!! Now, for the breading, I put flour and nutritional yeast over top, I do this as I go and shake the tofu to cover, as long as you have put enough oil and bragg's over top, it should cover the tofu without any problems.  You can always add more liquid if you need too!!  I then bake for 40 mins at 350 F on a silpat sheet (similar to parchment, but reusable!!) Ok, so I am trying to work out the kinks with putting pictures up here, so they are not in order , but I will have it worked out soon!!! Oh, and one last thing you will get some tiny pieces of breading and tofu that break from the shaking, but bake these as well and sprinkle over salad (we call them the Crackles!!) yum, they are addicting!!

Tofu Nuggets:

1 package Tofu

2 TBSP Olive Oil

2 TBSP Bragg's 

seasonings are to taste

I used chili, garlic, cumin, basil, salt and pepper, couple drops of hickory smoke liquid and a dash of vegan worcestershire sauce.

Breading:

1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (adding more if you need, equal parts)

Bake for 40 mins at 350 and it's ready!!  My hubby likes to toss in barbecue sauce after they are baked too, gives it a wing type of feel!!