Vegan Pork Schnitzel

Discover the ultimate comfort food makeover with this delectable Vegan Pork Schnitzel recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! This satisfying dish features extra firm tofu infused with a smoky, savory marinade of soy sauce, smoked paprika, and nutritional yeast, delivering a rich depth of flavor. Each tofu slice is coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to golden perfection, creating that signature schnitzel crunch. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and is perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, this vegan schnitzel is a crowd-pleaser that pairs brilliantly with a fresh salad, creamy mashed potatoes, or your favorite dipping sauce. Experience the hearty, comforting perfection of this plant-based schnitzel today!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 4 equal slices, about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to form a marinade.

Step 3

Place tofu slices in the marinade and let them soak for at least 10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even absorption.

Step 4

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add flour. In the second dish, pour the almond milk. In the third dish, combine remaining nutritional yeast, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Dip each marinated tofu slice into the flour first, ensuring it's coated on all sides. Then, dip it into the almond milk. Finally, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add breaded tofu slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove tofu schnitzels from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1259.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2996.1

Total Fat 160.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6537.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 133.0g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 3704.3mg	0%
Iron 32.1mg	0%
Potassium 2068.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 36.8%