Almond Stuffed Tofu Cubes

• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 12 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 13 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 18 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 egg, beaten with the water

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
2. Oven toast almonds on shallow baking sheet 8- 10 minutes, until golden brown.
3. Press an almond sliver through the center of each tofu cube.
4. Place cubes between paper towels to drain and set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper.
6. Using a cocktail pick, spear cubes, dip into egg mixture, then into crumbs, covering completely.
7. Place on a baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
8. Tofu cubes may be made ahead and reheated for about 6 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

almonds, firm tofu, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, water, egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-stuffed-tofu-cubes-15458 (may not work)