Dinner for 2

Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips

Name: Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz extra firm or firm tofu pressed; 1 tbsp low sodium tamari/soy sauce; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp maple syrup or other sweetener; 1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional); 2 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp garlic; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch (optional); 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/8 tsp cayenne; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

$7.29for 490 minServes 2

Tofu strips soak in a savory sauce, then bake under seasoned breadcrumbs until crisp and golden.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 14 oz$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.64

Swaps

Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupHot sauceCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.82 per serving$7.29 for 4

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Ingredients

14 oz extra firm or firm tofu pressed
1 tbsp low sodium tamari/soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp maple syrup or other sweetener
1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch (optional)
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp salt
3/8 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Steps

Whisk the tamari, ketchup, maple syrup, hot sauce, oil, garam masala, garlic, salt, and starch in a shallow dish.
Cut the pressed tofu into strips, coat them in the sauce, and marinate for 45 minutes.
Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
Mix the breadcrumbs, salt, cayenne, and nutritional yeast in a shallow dish.
Coat each tofu strip with the breadcrumb mixture and place the strips on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until the strips are crisp and browned.

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