Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Tofu Nuggets Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 50 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu

cut into 1/4-inch slices

2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried marjoram

1 egg

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup olive oil

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Directions

Step 1

Cut 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 139.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 5.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 33.2mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 79.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 19.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 148.9mg 15%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 40.6mg 15%

Potassium: 124.2mg 4%

Sodium: 125.3mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 87

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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