Tofu schnitzel with seasoned potatoes

Total: 45 min. | Active: 45 min.
vegan, lactose-free

Vegan tofu schnitzel with seasoned potatoes is a simple, tasty dish – perfect for a quick dinner. The tofu is seasoned and breaded in the exact same way as a meat schnitzel and then fried until golden brown. This recipe is perfect for anyone wanting to try a delicious and simple vegan meal. The spices give the schnitzel a unique and intense flavour. Serve them with a mixed salad for a balanced meal. These tofu schnitzel are perfect for anyone following a vegetarian or vegan diet, but also for those who simply want to try something new.

Recipe by:
Sarah - Fragola & Limone

Ingredients

for 4 people

Potatoes
650 g potatoes, peeled, chopped
  salted water, boiling
4 tbsp olive oil
3 sprig rosemary
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
  salt and pepper to taste
Bread the tofu
500 g tofu, plain, cut into slices approx. 1 cm thick
6 tbsp white flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 pinch salt
a little  pepper
1 dl water
100 g breadcrumbs
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
  salt and pepper to taste
Fry the tofu
  oil for frying
a little  sea salt
lemon, cut into wedges

How it's done

Potatoes

Parboil the potatoes in boiling salted water for approx. 6 mins., drain well. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the potatoes, rosemary, thyme, garlic and paprika, fry for approx. 15 mins., stirring until golden brown. Season the potatoes.

Bread the tofu

Pat dry the tofu with kitchen paper. Mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour the water into the flour while whisking, mix to form a smooth batter. Mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. First dip the tofu in the batter and then in the breadcrumbs, firmly pressing on the crumb coating.

Fry the tofu

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Fry the tofu schnitzel in batches for approx. 3 mins. on each side until golden brown, season with salt.

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