Nutritional Yeast Vegan Cheese Sticks

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.