Crispy And Healthy Tofu Nuggets: A Perfect Sunday Treat With A Nutritious Twist

By Vidushi Singh 

These crunchy and delicious tofu nuggets offer a guilt-free spin on traditional nuggets. They are the ideal Sunday snack because they are loaded with protein and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

1 block of firm tofu 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp  salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional) 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp  olive oil

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Drain and Cut the tofu into bite-sized nugget shapes. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch with a pinch of salt.

Step 3

In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.

Step 4

Add dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast . Dip each tofu nugget into the cornstarch mixture.

Step 5

Press the Bake the tofu nuggets for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Take a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Brush tofu with the sauce.

Step 6

Serve the healthy tofu nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!