Everything Bagel Tofu Tenders

Inspired by my local bagel shop which sells large containers of everything bagel seasoning. When I asked what people buy the seasoning for the owner told me many customers bread their chicken with it...so of course I made a vegan version and here it is: totally chicken-free and delicious Everything Bagel Tofu Tenders.

RECIPE for Everything Bagel tofu Tenders

Ingredients:

One package extra firm tofu

1/4 cup non dairy milk

2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon tapioca starch or corn starch

1/2 cup everything bagel seasoning

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.

Drain, rinse and press the tofu. Slice tofu in half lengthwise, then in half again. Then slice into into 1/2” fingers. In a shallow bowl whisk non dairy milk with nutritional yeast and starch. In a second shallow bowl mix the everything bagel seasoning with both kinds of bread crumbs. With one hand add each tofu finger first to almond milk mix, turning until well coated. Transfer to bread crumb mix and with the other hand coat each tofu finger well. Place on lined baking sheet, leaving room to make sure tofu fingers are not touching. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from over and flip over. Bake for another 15 minutes. Serve + enjoy!