Ultra-crispy tofu schnitzel with mushroom gravy

Baked to golden perfection 🧡

Schnitzel is a classic comfort food served pretty much all over Europe. A thin piece of meat that’s generously breaded, then fried until golden and crispy, you can find variations of it everywhere from Austria and Germany, to Italy and Poland.

Rene and I recently had dinner at the famed Zum Stammtisch, which is located not in Europe, but in Queens. (A tad easier for us to get to.) We each ordered a schnitzel with mushroom sauce and potatoes. Between the giant plates, even bigger beers, and the servers dressed in Dirndls, we truly felt like we were in a German beer hall.

On the drive home, I [naturally] wondered if I could make a plant-based version. Because we all know that schnitzel is not about the meat but about the breading.

The next day I got to work developing a vegan schnitzel recipe using tofu, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. This baked tofu schnitzel is shockingly crispy thanks to the magic of avocado oil spray…

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