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Simple Breaded Tofu Nuggets

Easy baked tofu using firm tofu, corn starch, almond flour and spices
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
pressing time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages firm tofu if using extra firm only press it for 5 minutes or else it will be too dry
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp Trader Joe's chicken seasoning salt see notes for substitutions
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp oil (for the pan) or more if you want it to be more crispy

Equipment

  • gallon zip lock bag
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Remove tofu from the packages and drain out the water. Wrap the tofu in a dish towel or paper towels. Place tofu on a cutting board and place a heavy object like a cast iron skillet on top of the tofu. Let the tofu press for 5- 10 minutes. If you are using extra/ super firm tofu only do 5 mins or else the end result will be too dry and hard. After about 5 -10 mins unwrap the tofu and cut it into squares.
  3. Add the ingredients from almond flour to smoked paprika to a gallon zip lock bag and mix them together. Then add in your tofu squares. Seal the bag and gently move the bag around to toss the tofu in the spices, careful not to over shake it.
  4. When the tofu is evenly coated in the spices stop shaking the bag. Spread 1/2 tbsp of oil on a baking sheet with your hands. Spread the tofu out on the oiled baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes on one side, then take out the tofu and flip it over and put it back in the oven for another 15- 20 mins until it is golden brown and slightly crispy on top. Serve tofu in a wrap, on a salad or veggie bowl.

Notes

Chicken seasoning salt replacement- If you don't have a Trader Joe's in your area and can't get the chicken seasoning salt mix together a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, salt and turmeric. 
Tofu notes- For this recipe I like to use pressed firm tofu because it is smoother in texture. Trader Joe's super firm high protein tofu also works well, just don't press it as long if using super firm tofu and only bake for 25- 30 minutes so it doesn't dry out and become hard. 
Ways to. use this recipe- I like to use this recipe for meal prep and eat it throughout the week with a side of veggies, quinoa, lentils or rice. It works great in a wrap or sandwich. You. can also dip it in ketchup or bbq sauce and eat it like a chicken nugget.