Description
Delicious plant-based mozzarella sticks featuring a stretchy, melty center made from cashews and tofu, with a crispy outer layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 1/2 cup firm tofu
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon yellow miso
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for dredging)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dredging)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
Instructions
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, firm tofu, water, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, miso, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, and flour. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- In one bowl, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together non-dairy milk and flax meal. In a third bowl, prepare the panko breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, and Italian herb blend.
- Pour the cheese mixture into a parchment-lined container and refrigerate until firm, about 40 minutes. Cut the firm cheese into stick shapes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip in non-dairy milk, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted vegan butter over the sticks and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Notes
For best flavors, use fresh cashews and tofu. Customize with herbs or spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan mozzarella sticks, plant-based appetizers, dairy-free snacks
