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Tofu and Scallions Over Greens on a Plate with Fork
Sunflower Seed Crusted Tofu
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

This sunflower seed crusted tofu has a crispy crust with the flavor of roasted sunflower seeds and a hint of garlic.

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. firm or extra firm tofu drained and pressed for at least 15 minutes
  • ½ cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ cup panko
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds + 3 tbsp. water or non-dairy milk
  • oil for pan-frying
Instructions
  1. Mix up your flax egg. Allow to sit for ten minutes or so while you prepare your crust ingredients and tofu.
  2. Cut tofu into pieces of desired size...cubes, strips or slabs.
  3. Place garlic, sunflower seeds, panko and salt in food processor. Process until seeds are well ground and everything is blended.
  4. Coat frying pan or skillet with oil. Place over medium heat.
  5. Take each of your tofu pieces and lay each side in your flax egg mixture. Get it to the point where you have some coating on all surfaces, but it doesn't have to be perfect, as flax eggs apply a bit unevenly at times.
  6. Place each side in your crust mixture, and then right into pan.
  7. Cook on each side until crispy and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Recipe Notes

Be gentle during cooking and handling of your tofu. Flax eggs are a great vegan binder, but not quite as strong as an egg, so be careful in order to keep the crust in tact!