Sesame Crusted Tofu

Ingredients

• 1-2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/3 cup black and white sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 whole lime (zest only)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose or wheat flour
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 block extra firm tofu (pressed for 15 minutes and drained)
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 whole lime (juice only)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F and drizzle the oil onto a baking tray.

   5 min
2. 2

   To one shallow dish add all the breading ingredients (sesame seeds, panko, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, white pepper, and lime zest) and whisk to combine.

   2 min
3. 3

   To a separate shallow dish, add the flour and flaxseed then whisk together to combine.

   1 min
4. 4

   Pour the milk and tamari into the flour mixture and whisk together until smooth.

   2 min
5. 5

   Slice the block of tofu in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 3 equal slabs (6 slabs total).

   3 min
6. 6

   Place the 6 slabs of tofu in a separate shallow dish then drizzle the tamari and lime juice overtop. Turn and flip the tofu to make sure it is evenly coated then marinate for 10 minutes, flipping the slabs halfway.

   10 min
7. 7

   Take the tofu and dip it into the batter to coat on all sides. Shake off excess batter then transfer to the dry breading, making sure it is coated in the breading on all sides. Use one dedicated hand for dipping in the batter and one dry hand to help coat it in the breading.

   5 min
8. 8

   Transfer the breaded tofu to the oiled tray, then flip onto the opposite side so both sides are properly coated with oil.

   2 min
9. 9

   Place the tofu in the oven to bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden.

   25 min

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