Spiced BBQ Tofu Bricks

Nourishes: 4

Ingredients:

1 – 16 ounce extra firm tofu

1 tbsp. of chili garlic paste

2 tbsp. olive oil (you may need a little extra depending on how much flour sticks to pan)

1 egg white or equivalent eggbeaters

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 tbsp. barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray’s)

Salt and pepper to taste

Methodology:

Preheat oven broiler on high. Drain tofu, pat dry, and refrigerate until ready to use. Mix eggs and chili paste in flat baking dish with sides. Mix flour with salt and pepper in another dish. Heat skillet over medium flame and add oil. Remove tofu from refrigerator and slice crosswise into ¼-inch strips.

Dip slices in egg then into flour. Sautee tofu in oil for approximately 1 minute per side or until brown. Remove from heat and place on baking sheet. Brush slices with BBQ sauce and broil 8 minutes turning halfway through.

Nutritional Profile per serving: Calories: 233, Fat: 9g, Protein: 13g, Carbs: 19g