Buffalo tofu cutlets in bowls, salads, and wraps

Buffalo tofu cutlets in bowls, salads, and wraps by @plantbasedrd

Buffalo Tofu
1, 16 oz super firm tofu
2 tbsp tamari
1 lemon (zest then cut in 1/2)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup soy/almond milk
2 tbsp plain plant-based yogurt
1/3 cup all-purpose or spelt flour
1-2 tbsp avocado oil/spray oil for baking
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
Kosher salt

Celery Slaw
6 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plain plant-based yogurt
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp minced fresh dill
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 425F. Prepare a small baking tray by brushing with 1-2 tbsp of oil to coat the bottom.

Cut your tofu block into 3-4 slabs lengthwise. Place the slabs in a resealable freezer bag or an airtight container with the tamari and juice of half a lemon. Seal and gently shake to coat. Marinate at least 10 mins.

Set up three shallow bowls. To one bowl add the flour. To the second bowl add the milk, yogurt, and a pinch of salt and whisk together until smooth. To the last bowl add the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt then whisk.

Place one marinated slab of tofu at a time into the bowl with flour, making sure to completely coat. Dip the coated tofu into the bowl with milk then gently shake off excess before transferring to the bowl with the panko mix to completely coat.

Transfer the breaded tofu to the tray, spray tofu with a little oil then bake 15 mins, flip and bake 5-10 mins until golden.

Clear out two of the bowls from earlier. To one, add the yogurt, oil, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powder, juice of remaining lemon half, dill, parsley and a pinch of salt then whisk. Add the celery to it and toss to coat.

To the 2nd bowl add the buffalo sauce and maple syrup and whisk to combine. Dip the baked cutlets into the buffalo sauce to coat and transfer to a cutting board to cut into strips.

Serve the tofu with the celery slaw however you like then enjoy. #tofurecipes