Hi friends! I made these breaded tofu nuggets on a wing one and my husband was so impressed with me. I was feeling really good about it, haha! Growing up, we frequently had chicken cutlets and mashed potatoes for dinner… it was a staple. This dinner definitely brought me back because it reminded me of that – minus the meat or eggs. I was really happy that the liquid portion worked well, because sometimes breading cab ne tough without eggs. But not this one! It is definitely family-friendly and could be made as dinner or even lunch for kiddos. Vegan, vegetarian, or simply trying to eat less meat at home, I think this is one of those recipes that will stick around and become a go-to. Joe has already asked me to make it again soon.
They went so perfect served with mashed potatoes, but not necessary. You could make a great dip with some vegan mayo and ketchup for kiddos. Or even a vegan BBQ sauce. So good.
They also were delicious the day after – I just warmed up a bit (or you could just bake for another 5 or so minute to make them crisp up again).
Recipe
OVEN: 400 F
BAKE TIME: 40 minutes
You will need:
- 1 block tofu
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 tbs yellow mustard
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Dash of: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika
To make:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- To prep tofu: Gently squeeze excess water out of tofu – as much as you can without breaking the block. Then cut into nugget-sized pieces. Line pieces on a clean paper towel and then dab the tops (again) to rid of more moisture (again).
- In a shallow bowl, gently whisk together soy milk and mustard until combined.
- In another shallow bowl, add bread crumbs and the remaining seasonings.
- Line a large baking sheet with non-stick mats or foil, use a bit of cooking spray on bottom.
- Now – to make tofu, dip first into your soy/mustard blend and then transfer to breadcrumb bowl and make sure all sides are covered. Place onto baking sheet. Do this for all.
- Bake in oven for about 40 minutes or so (longer if you’d like them to be crispier), flipping nuggets halfway.
- Take out, allow to cool, and serve.
I think adults and kiddos are going to love this recipe. I hope you’ll give it a try! The perfect meat-free recipe that is packed with protein. xx bianca
