Nutritional Yeast Vegan Cheese Sticks
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Total Time: 30 mins
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Hands-on Time: 25 mins
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Makes: 8 sticks
Ingredients
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1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Sweet Basil Leaf
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1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Parsley Flakes
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2 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Nutritional Yeast Flakes
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1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Cornstarch
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1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Sea Salt
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1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Garlic Powder
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1/2 cup water
Directions
1. Cut tofu into eight even sticks.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, basil, parsley and nutritional yeast.
3. In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt and garlic powder. Combine dry ingredients, then add 1/2 cup water and whisk to create a smooth batter.
4. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a separate bowl.
5. Wrap tofu sticks in a paper bowl and press gently to remove excess moisture.
6. Dip tofu sticks one at a time in flour, then coat in batter, then roll in breadcrumbs.
7. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil and allow it to heat up until a bread crumb dropped into the oil sizzles.
8. Fry vegan sticks a few at a time. Cook each side until golden brown (about 1 minute) before turning.
9. Serve tofu sticks with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
