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Vegan Tofu Schnitzel

Crispy, hearty, and purely plant-based.

25 Min.

Preparation

1. Prepare the tofu:
Press the tofu well with a clean cloth or tofu press to remove excess liquid. Then cut into slices about 1.5 cm thick.

2. Mix the marinade:
Combine the soy sauce, paprika, lemon juice, pepper, mustard, and water in a bowl.

3. Marinate the tofu:
Leave the tofu slices to marinate for at least 10 minutes. The longer you leave them, the more intense the flavor will be (up to 1 hour is possible).

4. Prepare the breading:
Mix the flour, cornstarch, plant milk, and salt in a bowl until you have a smooth liquid.

5. Bread the tofu:
First dip the marinated tofu slices in the batter, then roll them in the breadcrumbs until they are completely covered.

6. Fry the cutlets:
Heat some oil in a pan. Fry the breaded tofu slices over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

7. Serve:
Optionally, drizzle with lemon juice. Tastes especially good with fresh asparagus, potato salad, green salad, or roasted vegetables.

 

Nutritional information (per cutlet, approx.)

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Protein: 18 g
• Fiber: 3 g

 

 

Ingredients:

(4 tofu schnitzels)

For the schnitzel:
• 500 g plain tofu (firm)

For the marinade:
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tbsp water

For the breading:
• 50 g flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 150 ml plant-based milk (e.g., oat or soy)
• 1 tsp salt
• 100 g breadcrumbs (e.g., panko or classic)

For frying:
• Oil of your choice (e.g., canola, sunflower, or coconut oil)

 


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