Blue Cheese

Crispy Buffalo TofuĀ Boats

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August  9, 2012
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  • Makes about 15 boats
What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 14-oz. block of firm tofu, well drained, cut into 1-1/2" x 3/4" rectangles (about 30)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 heads belgian endive
  • blue cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat over to 425F.
  2. Place flour, beaten egg, & breadcrumbs in three separate bowls.
  3. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  4. Roll tofu pieces in the flour a few at a time. Shake off excess flour and dip them in the egg. Gently roll them in the breadcrumbs and place them on the baking sheet without them touching each other.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until they are starting to brown.
  6. Meanwhile, mix melted butter, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, & lemon juice in a small bowl.
  7. Wash the endive and cut the bottom inch off. Separate the leaves into 15 "boats".
  8. When the tofu has started to brown, pull them out of the oven.
  9. Set oven to broil.
  10. Using tongs, dip the crispy tofu pieces in the sauce one by one and place them back on the baking sheet.
  11. Broil the tofu for a few minutes until crispy and they start to brown.
  12. Place 2 crispy tofu pieces on each endive "boat" and crumble blue cheese on top.
  13. Serve warm.
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1 Review

Melissa H. March 22, 2013
These were so delicious! I think even meat eaters would love them.