Crispy Tofu Sticks With Marinara Recipe

Name: Crispy Tofu Sticks With Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-firm tofu; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 tablespoons instant minced onion; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; Cooking spray; 1 cup marinara sauce (such as Classico); 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-firm tofu
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons instant minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Cooking spray
1 cup marinara sauce (such as Classico)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1
Wrap tofu block in several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Press with a heavy object for about 30 minutes to remove excess water. Remove paper towels, pat tofu dry, and cut lengthwise into 8 slices. Cut each slice crosswise into 3 sticks.
2
Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Add 1 tablespoon water; stir well with a whisk.
3
Combine cornflakes, cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and next 3 ingredients; stir until well blended. Dip 1 tofu stick into egg white mixture; dredge in cornflakes mixture, covering all sides. Repeat procedure with remaining tofu sticks, egg white mixture, and cornflakes mixture.
4
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
5
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu sticks, and cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn tofu sticks over and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450u00b0 for 12 minutes or until coating is crispy and sticks are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Combine marinara sauce and red pepper in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Serve tofu sticks immediately with sauce.

140

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-firm tofu, 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes, and more.

Yes, Crispy Tofu Sticks With Marinara falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Tofu Sticks With Marinara

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