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Sesame Tofu Nuggets

Crispy bite-size tofu nuggets you can bake in the oven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 3 people

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 cup chickpea flour or another whole-grain flour
  • 1 cup+ water

TOFU NUGGET BREADNG

  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour or whole-grain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tsp salt or salt substitute

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Slice block of tofu in half lengthwise. Break the tofu into nugget shapes with your fingers, about the length of your thumb. Set these aside.
  • Mix the chickpea flour and water together in a shallow bowl. Whisk together. You may need to add additional water until the mixture resembles a pancake batter.
  • Dip each tofu nugget into the batter, then roll them in the prepared breading. Lay each nugget on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the nuggets look golden brown. Enjoy with a zesty tomato sauce.

TOFU NUGGET BREADING DIRECTIONS

  • Add all breading ingredients into a medium size bowl. Mix together and set aside.

Notes

CHEF'S NOTE: You can also bake these nuggets in an air-fryer. Bake for 8-10 minutes.