3.2K Views 8 years ago

Easy Baked Tofu With Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

NM By: Nancy Montuori

Author Bio

In 2011, after seeing the movie “Forks Over Knives”, Nancy Montuori began her spiritual journey... Read More

Order with Instacart Download Our App

Discover more recipes with these ingredients

Easy Baked Tofu With Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

149

4-6

Dairy Free

Golden brown and crispy, this recipe is so satisfying and easy to make! Baked in the oven, or you can choose to fry it in the pan. Either way you will get the crispy finish you desire.

Ingredients You Need for Easy Baked Tofu With Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

14-ounces extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons of garbanzo bean flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons water
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (or you could use sweetened)
Lime wedges for serving

Order with Instacart Download Our App

How to Prepare Easy Baked Tofu With Coconut Panko Breadcrumb Crust [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Heat the oven. to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Press the tofu with a clean kitchen towel to remove the water. Cut the tofu into 2 inch squares.
Prepare the batter by combining the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and water in a mixing bowl. The texture will be on the thicker side like a pancake batter.
If too thick, add more water.
Put the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut onto a large plate and combine.
Coat each piece of tofu in the batter, removing excess. Add to the coconut panko breadcrumbs and cover completely. Transfer to baking sheet.
Bake approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with lime wedges and your favorite chili sauce.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Discover Our Latest Recipes

Gather Friends and Family Around the Easter Table With These 10 Celebratory Vegan Dishes

Read Article

12 Beautiful Vegan Cakes For Your Easter 2018 Celebration!

Read Article

View more recipes

Recipe Hotline!

Report an issue, ask questions, or share suggestions. We're here to help!

Report an Issue

Comments:

Sign Up

Get your favorite articles delivered right to your inbox! Sign up for daily news from OneGreenPlanet.

Support

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong.