Cheez-It® Fried Tofu Pita Pocket

Serves: 5

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

55

Sweetness

55

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

1

Egg

3 tbsps

Tahini

1.5 tbsps

Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1

Season tofu with salt and black pepper

2

Place cheese-flavored crackers, potato chips, and saltine crackers in a large resealable plastic bag

3

Seal and crush into crumbs using a rolling pin or can

4

Pour into a shallow dish

5

Whisk water and egg together in a small bowl

6

Dip tofu cubes in egg mixture then roll in crushed cracker mixture and place on a plate

7

Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

8

Saute tofu cubes, in batches if necessary, until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side

9

Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain

10

Reduce heat to medium

11

Season cherry tomatoes with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute

12

Combine chickpeas, tahini, and garlic in a food processor or blender; with motor running, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and process until hummus is smooth and has a slight sheen

13

Spread some hummus in each pita pocket

14

Top with tofu cubes, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach