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Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
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Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • firm tofu (pressed and cut into small cubes)Fresh680 g
  • coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)Pantry45 ml
  • tortilla chips (blended into crumbs, measured after blending)Pantry80 g
  • almond flourNuts & seeds30 g
  • tapioca starchPantry12 g
  • nutritional yeastPantry10 g
  • sea saltSpices3 g
  • italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices500 mg

per serving

Nutrition

208kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the tofu

    • Press the tofu to remove excess water.
    • Cut the tofu into small cubes.
    • Toss the cubes with the coconut aminos and let them absorb the flavor.
    Step 1
  2. Make the coating

    • Blend the tortilla chips into fine crumbs and measure them after blending.
    • In a bowl, combine the tortilla crumbs, almond flour, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, sea salt, italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and black pepper.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the tofu

    • Add the marinated tofu cubes to the crumb mixture.
    • Toss gently until every cube is evenly coated.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Spread the coated cubes in a single layer on a baking tray.
    • Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 40 minutes, flipping each cube halfway through, until golden and crispy.
    Step 4