Recipe of the Week
Crispy Quinoa Baked Tofu
Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels and another plate. Place an unopened 14-ounce can on top of plate. Let stand 20 minutes to drain. Remove tofu; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat parchment with nonstick cooking spray. In a shallow bowl combine almond flour, quinoa, garlic powder, basil, parsley and lemon zest. Place egg whites in another shallow bowl.
Dip tofu slices in egg whites, then roll in quinoa mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place slices in a single layer on baking dish. Coat evenly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes or until tofu is crisp and browned, gently turning once halfway through baking. Transfer to a platter, and serve with lemon wedges.
20 minutes stand time extra Cook’s note: This recipe can also be prepared in a large nonstick skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add half the tofu slices; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with 1 additional tablespoon oil and remaining tofu slices. Cook’s note: The quinoa mixture can also be used to coat other proteins, such as chicken.
Ingredients
Directions
Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels and another plate. Place an unopened 14-ounce can on top of plate. Let stand 20 minutes to drain. Remove tofu; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat parchment with nonstick cooking spray. In a shallow bowl combine almond flour, quinoa, garlic powder, basil, parsley and lemon zest. Place egg whites in another shallow bowl.
Dip tofu slices in egg whites, then roll in quinoa mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place slices in a single layer on baking dish. Coat evenly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes or until tofu is crisp and browned, gently turning once halfway through baking. Transfer to a platter, and serve with lemon wedges.