Almond Stuffed Tofu Cubes

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1/2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 egg, beaten with the water

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350-degrees.
• 2 oven toast almonds on shallow baking sheet 8- 10 minutes, until golden brown.
• 3 press an almond sliver through the center of each tofu cube.
• 4 place cubes between paper towels to drain and set aside.
• 5 in a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.
• 6 using a cocktail pick, spear cubes, dip into egg mixture, then into crumbs, covering completely.
• 7 place on a baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
• 8 tofu cubes may be made ahead and reheated for about 6 minutes in a 350-degree oven.