Crispy Tofu Sticks with Marinara

Name: Crispy Tofu Sticks with Marinara
Prep time: 31 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters coarsely crushed cornflakes; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 2 larges egg whites, lightly beaten; 454 grams extra-firm tofu; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 237 milliliters marinara sauce (such as Classico); 3 Tbsps instant minced onion; 28 grams 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 Tbsp water

Crispy Tofu Sticks with Marinara might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 148 calories, 13g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of vegetable oil, coarsely cornflakes, parmesan cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 31 minutes.

Instructions

Wrap tofu block in several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Press with a heavy object for about 30 minutes to remove excess water.

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Tofu

Wrap

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Paper Towels

Remove paper towels, pat tofu dry, and cut lengthwise into 8 slices.

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Tofu

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Cut each slice crosswise into 3 sticks.

Place egg whites in a shallow dish.

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Egg Whites

Add 1 tablespoon water; stir well with a whisk.

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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.

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Corn Flakes