Best 4 Vegan Tofu Cutlets Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious plant-based meal? If so, vegan tofu cutlets are a great option for you! Made with simple and affordable ingredients, such as firm tofu, vegetables, and herbs, these cutlets are not only easy to make but also packed with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. Whether you are a seasoned vegan or new to the plant-based lifestyle, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY TOFU CUTLETS



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Crispy on the outside and soft in the center, these vegan tofu cutlets are the perfect canvas for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

Provided by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 block super firm tofu (press out moisture )
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup almond milk
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
½ - 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying the cutlets, option to bake them too)

Steps:

  • Using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, press the moisture out of one block of super firm tofu.
  • Slice the tofu. Directions list in the blog post above. You'll want them to be roughly 2 inches x 3 inches long.
  • Grab two plates. Add the almond milk onto one plate. Then, combine the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, onion power, garlic powder and salt & pepper onto the second plate. Stir the breadcrumb mixture well.
  • Next, you'll dip the tofu cutlets into the milk, then dredge them through the breadcrumb mixture. Firmly press the tofu in the breadcrumbs to make sure that all sides are evenly coated in breadcrumbs.
  • Grab a medium sized skillet and over medium-high heat add your vegetable oil. Make sure the vegetable oil is hot before adding your cutlets. Otherwise, they will get soggy, not crispy.
  • Cook the cutlets until they are golden brown. Place cooked cutlets on a paper towel to absorb any extra oil. Top with a pinch of salt.
  • Serve with marinara sauce and cheese, BBQ sauce, or sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 255 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

VEGAN TOFU CUTLETS



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My husband and I have been trying to figure out a great way to cook tofu and we have never gotten it JUST right... until now! Here was the problem: we had always been cutting the tofu vertically (slicing it from the top), never horizontally (slicing it from the side) too, so it always was too thick, leaving it very squishy. Anyway, here is a sandwich base that tastes like it's awful for you.. and yet it isn't! Very little fat, fairly low calorie, very filling, and completely vegan. (by the way, in the prep work time, I did not include the tofu pressing, since it isn't active work)

Provided by The Dancing Soy Bean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 (2 cutlets per person), 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces lite firm tofu
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
dried spices (any kind you like ( salt and pepper usually are necessary, but the rest is up to you, Italian, taco)
1 1/2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute, equivalent to 1 egg (15 calories total)

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu block into fourths horizontally (to create 4 thinner slabs).
  • Press each slab, wrapped in a paper towel, between two plates, with a large book or full tea kettle on top. Change the paper towels whenever they get become soaking wet (or else they're just sitting in their own water). Remove the slabs when they are to your desired dryness (there is no exact amount of time to leave them under there).
  • Prepare the EnerG according to the directions on the box (1 1/2 tsp beaten into 2 TB warm water).
  • Crush up the breadcrumbs if they are not finely ground. Put them into a flat dish or tray. Mix your dried spices evenly into the breadcrumbs.
  • Put the "egg" mixture into a flat dish or tray of its own.
  • Dip each tofu slab into the egg mixture, evenly covering the front and back. Then dip its front and back in the breadcrumbs.
  • Move to a baking sheet coated with Pam.
  • Bake your cutlets at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes (until they are golden brown). You may need to flip them if you use a traditional oven -- we've only baked them in our convection oven and we didn't need to.
  • Tips for serving: as is, or in a sandwich with soy cheese. In fact, REALLY good with soy cheese or some other vegan cheese equivalent. Or you could turn it into a tofu parm! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 192.8, Carbohydrate 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 14.3

VEGAN BREADED TOFU



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Easy, delicious breaded tofu. A vegan main dish served with brown rice. It's delicious! I use sprouted tofu, it's better for the digestion!

Provided by ChrissyintheKitchen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Follow Your Heart® Veganaise®)
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) package tofu, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • Stir mayonnaise and water together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Dip tofu slices in the mayonnaise mixture; press tofu into the bread crumbs until fully coated. Place coated tofu in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tofu is fully cooked and breading is browned, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TOFU CUTLETS



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This recipe is so quick and easy to make, yet it adds a wonderfully tasty protein to many of my vegetarian meals. Add some steamed brown rice and sauteed broccoli with garlic for a filling and delicious meal in minutes!

Provided by sparkleistheone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces low-fat tofu, drained
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 ounce Braggs liquid aminos
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Slice the low-fat tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices. Set aside.
  • Using a non-stick frying pan, spray the pan with olive oil cooking spray and pre-heat pan over a medium heat. (Be careful not to turn the heat up to a high setting because the cooking spray will begin to smoke in the pan - and that's not good).
  • Combine the Nutritional Yeast, Curry Powder and Thyme into a plastic sandwich bag with a zip closure and zip and shake to mix the dry ingredients.
  • Open the bag and add a tofu slice, seal the bag and shake well to coat completely.
  • Remove the coated slice of tofu from the bag using a fork and place it carefully into the heated frying pan.
  • Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of your tofu slices are in the pan.
  • While the slices are sauteeing on one side, spritz the slices with the liquid aminos.
  • Use a spatula to flip the slices after about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes or until uniformly brown.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu: Use extra-firm or firm tofu for the best texture in your cutlets.
  • Press the tofu: Pressing the tofu removes excess moisture, resulting in a firmer texture. Use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place it between two plates with something heavy on top.
  • Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu adds flavor and moisture. Use a variety of spices, herbs, and sauces to create your own unique marinade.
  • Cook the cutlets properly: Pan-frying, baking, or air-frying are all great ways to cook tofu cutlets. Be sure to cook them until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: Tofu cutlets are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or tahini sauce.

Conclusion:

Tofu cutlets are a delicious and versatile vegan protein option that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique tofu cutlet recipe that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a meatless meal, give tofu cutlets a try!

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