TOFU TENDERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD ENJOY DAN:

              HONEY MUSTARD TOFU TENDERS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 Oz) package extra firm tofu

1/4- cup egg beaters

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons Franks Red Hot

1 teaspoon EACH Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder,

3/4- Panko bread crumbs

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking spray

1/3-cup non-fat yogurt

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice from 2 lemons

DIRECTIONS:    (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 425 DEGREES)

1.   Cut tofu block lengthwise.

2.   Cut each piece in half horizontally, then cut each stack crosswise again into 5-inch tender.

3.   You will have 20 strips, 2-inch by 1-inch.

4.   In a bowl combine egg whites, curry powder, hot sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5.   Combine Panko and salt and pepper in another bowl.

6.   Dip the tofu stripes into the egg mixture, then coat with Panko, mixture.

7.   Arrange on pre-pared baking sheet.

8.   Generously coat the tofu with cooking spray.

9.   Bake for 10-12 minutes.

10.                Flip the tender over and continue cooking for 10-12 more minutes.

11.                Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, mustard, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl.

12.                Serve the tofu in the dipping sauce.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                   BON-APPETITE!!