Tofu Shapes with Hummus
With the help of a cookie cutter, you can turn pan-fried tofu into kid-friendly party food.
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With the help of a cookie cutter, you can turn pan-fried tofu into kid-friendly party food.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
- 1/4 cup gluten-free honey mustard
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lb. superfirm tofu, cut into
- 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 Tbs. olive oil, for frying
Preparation
To make Hummus:
1. Pulse chickpeas, honey mustard, honey, and lemon juice in food processor until coarsely chopped. With motor running, add olive oil, and purée until smooth.
To make Tofu Shapes:
1. Place tofu slices on paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with paper towels, and place another baking sheet on top. Weigh down, and drain 30 minutes.
2. Pulse cereal and cumin in food processor until finely ground. Transfer to bowl. Whisk together egg whites and 1 Tbs. water in separate bowl.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tofu into shapes with cookie cutters. Dip Tofu Shapes into egg whites, then into cereal mixture. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Fry Tofu Shapes in oil 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, or until firm. Serve with Hummus.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 190
- Carbohydrate Content 11 g
- Cholesterol Content 0.5 mg
- Fat Content 14 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 191 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g