Pan-Fried Tofu

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Here's how to cook tofu in a pan. This easy tofu is breaded in nutritional yeast and favorite spices. It's a quick vegan main course, savory snack, or crunchy side.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1 Slice tofu into 1/4-inch-thick slabs.
2 Place nutritional yeast on a plate. Mix in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3 Roll tofu slices in nutritional yeast mixture until evenly coated.
4 Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Add tofu slices; cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.