Crunchy Smoky Mustard Tofu Strips and Saucy Mama Giveaway

A few weeks ago I was emailed by the folks at Barhyte Specialty Foods asking me whether I would like to be involved in a recipe contest called Skinny Mama using their line of Saucy Mama gourmet mustards. I do not know how they knew but one of my favorite condiments is mustard and even better just plain old yellow mustard at that.

I looked at the list of gourmet mustard that the company was going to send me and I immediately signed up. Who doesn’t like a challenge? Here is the list:

Tarragon Lemon
Dijon
Smoky Garlic
Champagne and Honey
Chipotle
Suzie’s Yellow mustard

Once I knew I had to start creating recipes, the ideas started flowing. What should I make first? Since I was back to eating tofu, I thought I would try my hand at making a faux fish stick using pressed tofu.

I decided to press it overnight and then I decided to slice it up and marinate it with a little oil and the Smoky Garlic Mustard.

Saucy Mama

Then I let it marinate for half a day and then I prepared the seasoned breadcrumbs and dipped the tofu strips and placed them on a baking sheet.

I baked them, flipping them at a half way point and cooked them until lightly browned and crunchy.

Saucy Mama

I would use more smoky garlic mustard for dipping sauce or you can make a big green salad to go with it like I did. I will be sharing a unique oil-free dressing tomorrow!

Crunchy Smoky Mustard Tofu Strips

by Noelle Kelly

Prep Time: 4-6 hours

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Keywords: bake press tofu lunch entree appetizer low-carb vegan tofu

Ingredients (12 strips)

2/3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup All Natural Saucy Mama’s® Smoky Garlic Mustard
1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 package Nasoya Tofu Plus, extra firm
1/2 teaspoon Herbamare Herb Seasoning Salt
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Press tofu overnight in a tofu press or with tofu wrapped in several sheets of paper towels, weighted down by books.

The next morning, slice the tofu in 12 slices. In a casserole dish, place the tofu strips with olive oil and mustard. Marinate for 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a parchment paper on baking sheet.

In a shallow dish, add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley.

Take each tofu strip and coat in breadcrumbs. Place each strip on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes on one side. Flip each strip on the opposite side and cook for another 20 minutes.

Accompany with green salad with tangy grapefruit dressing (recipe to come)