Baked Tofu Nuggets

Ingredients

• one 16-oz block extra-firm tofu

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 T cornstarch
• 1 1/2 T ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 tsp salt

Dry Ingredients

• 1 C panko
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Press the tofu, for at least 20 minutes
2. In a small bowl, add the almond milk, cornstarch, flaxseeds and salt.  Whisk well to combine, then set aside until the tofu is ready.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
4. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika and salt.  
5. Slice the pressed tofu in half lengthwise, then cut into equal-sized cubes.
6. Whisk the wet ingredients one more time.  Coat each tofu cube in the wet ingredients, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Pat with the breadcrumb mixture to get as much as possible on the tofu.  Place on prepared baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the pieces and bake for 15 more minutes until golden and crispy.  
9. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.