Appetizer for 5

Crispy Tofu Stuffed Olives

Name: Crispy Tofu Stuffed Olives
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 2/5 oz firm tofu; 1/2 tbsp refined coconut oil; 1 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 tsp agave syrup; 1/8 tsp smoked paprika powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cup pitted green olives; 4 spritz of cooking oil spray; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened soy milk; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds

Pitted green olives hold a seasoned tofu filling before being breaded and crisped in an air fryer.

Typical price

$3.44for 4 servings

$0.86 per serving$3.44 for 4

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37 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	7.5 oz	$1.35Typical price
Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.14Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	2 oz	$0.28Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.30

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)VinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 2/5 oz firm tofu
1/2 tbsp refined coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp agave syrup
1/8 tsp smoked paprika powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup pitted green olives
4 spritz of cooking oil spray
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup raw sesame seeds

Steps

Mash the tofu with the coconut oil, nutritional yeast, onion powder, vinegar, agave, smoked paprika, and salt.
Fill each olive with the tofu mixture, using the remaining filling as needed to close the openings.
Set out the flour, soy milk, and a mixture of bread crumbs, panko, sesame seeds, and garlic powder.
Dip each stuffed olive in flour, soy milk, and the crumb mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 390 F for 3 minutes and coat the basket with cooking spray.
Air-fry the olives for 10 to 12 minutes, spraying them with the remaining oil and turning halfway through.