Baked Tofu Bites USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

3 from 2 votes

These tasty meatless bites are the perfect finger food.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

2 oz eq meat alternate ¾ oz eq grains

SOURCE

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

Prep Time1 20

Cook Time15

Keyword: lunch/supper, Ages 6-18, 6 serving

Age Group: Ages 6-18

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper

Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée), Whole Grain-Rich, Plant-based/Vegan

Program Meal Component: Grains, Whole Grain-Rich, Meat Alternates

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake

Calories: 208

- - Nonstick cooking spray
1 lb 11 oz Tofu, firm, rinsed, and drained, cut into ½ inch cubes (see chef tips)
3 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
3 Tbsp Soy sauce, reduced-sodium
1 Tbsp 1 tsp Water
⅔ cup Flour, whole-wheat
⅓ cup Cornmeal, whole grain, medium-grind
¼ tsp ⅛ tsp Mustard, dry, ground
¼ tsp ⅛ tsp Garlic powder

- - Nonstick cooking spray
1 lb 11 oz Tofu, firm, rinsed, and drained, cut into ½ inch cubes (see chef tips)
3 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
3 Tbsp Soy sauce, reduced-sodium
1 Tbsp 1 tsp Water
⅔ cup Flour, whole-wheat
⅓ cup Cornmeal, whole grain, medium-grind
¼ tsp ⅛ tsp Mustard, dry, ground
¼ tsp ⅛ tsp Garlic powder

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
To make marinade: In a 1-gallon plastic bag, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and water. Seal the bag tightly. Squeeze and release the bag several times to mix ingredients together.
Add tofu cubes to marinade. Seal the bag tightly. Lightly toss tofu by turning the bag over repeatedly on a flat surface to prevent tofu from breaking apart. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour at 40 °F or lower. Turn bag over every 15 minutes.
In a separate 1-gallon plastic bag, combine whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, dry mustard, and garlic powder. Seal the bag tightly. Shake to mix.
Carefully remove tofu from marinade a few cubes at a time. Place tofu cubes in the 1-gallon plastic bag with the seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture. Carefully turn the bag over to coat the tofu with breading. Remove coated tofu cubes and place on baking sheet in a single layer. Repeat until all tofu cubes are coated. Discard any remaining marinade. (See chef tips)
Bake for 15 minutes or until tofu is lightly crisp. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
Serve 1 cup. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.