Crispy, savory tofu with a simple coating—quick, satisfying, and protein-rich.
From Cooking Vegetarian by Vesanto Melina MS, RD and Chef Joseph Forest, Book Publishing Co, page 132 and from Cooking Vegan by Vesanto Melina MS, RD and Chef Joseph Forest, Book Publishing Co, page 161
Servings: 3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1–2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice tofu into ¼-inch pieces.
- Place tamari in one bowl and nutritional yeast in another.
- Dip tofu into tamari, then coat with nutritional yeast.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook tofu for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot.
