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Crispy Cornflake Tofu Wraps with Coleslaw by Minaelles Kitchen
Crispy cornflake-crusted tofu served in soft pita wraps with crunchy slaw and creamy herb sauce.
Serves: 2Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Ingredients
- 350g extra-firm tofu
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed into crumbs
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1.5 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for slaw)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.33 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 0.5 cup fresh dill, packed
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, packed (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.33 cup water
- 2 pita wraps
- 0.5 tsp salt (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if not using an air fryer.
- Slice the tofu into 4-6 fillets, about 1/2-inch thick, and lightly score the surfaces.
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Pulse cornflakes in a blender into coarse crumbs and place in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each tofu fillet into the oil mixture, then press firmly into the cornflake crumbs until fully coated.
- Arrange tofu on a lined air fryer basket or baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes at 390°F (air fryer) or 20-25 minutes at 400°F (oven), flipping halfway through.
- Toss shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, and chopped cilantro with lemon juice and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- Blend dill, cilantro, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lime juice, salt, and water until smooth to create the sauce.
- Slice the crispy tofu into strips and assemble the wraps by layering the dill sauce, slaw, and tofu strips inside each pita.
Inspired by minaelleskitchen.ca