Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 1 14-oz. block of firm tofu, well drained, cut into 1-1/2\" x 3/4\" rectangles (about 30)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 heads belgian endive
  • blue cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat over to 425F.
  • Place flour, beaten egg, & breadcrumbs in three separate bowls.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Roll tofu pieces in the flour a few at a time. Shake off excess flour and dip them in the egg. Gently roll them in the breadcrumbs and place them on the baking sheet without them touching each other.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until they are starting to brown.
  • Meanwhile, mix melted butter, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, & lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • Wash the endive and cut the bottom inch off. Separate the leaves into 15 "boats".
  • When the tofu has started to brown, pull them out of the oven.
  • Set oven to broil.
  • Using tongs, dip the crispy tofu pieces in the sauce one by one and place them back on the baking sheet.
  • Broil the tofu for a few minutes until crispy and they start to brown.
  • Place 2 crispy tofu pieces on each endive "boat" and crumble blue cheese on top.
  • Serve warm.