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Cheez-It&Reg; Fried Tofu Pita Pocket

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Recipe Summary Cheez-It&Reg; Fried Tofu Pita Pocket

Cheez-It® fried tofu cubes with cracked pepper and sauteed cherry tomato, baby spinach, and hummus in a pita pocket.

Ingredients | Planters Cheez Balls 90S

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 pinch salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

2 ½ cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)

½ cup plain potato chips

6 saltine crackers, or more to taste

½ cup water

1 egg

½ cup olive oil, divided

3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

3 tablespoons tahini

1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

4 pita bread pockets, halved lengthwise

3 ounces baby spinach, or more to taste

Directions

Season tofu with salt and black pepper.

Place cheese-flavored crackers, potato chips, and saltine crackers in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and crush into crumbs using a rolling pin or can. Pour into a shallow dish.

Whisk water and egg together in a small bowl. Dip tofu cubes in egg mixture then roll in crushed cracker mixture and place on a plate.

Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tofu cubes, in batches if necessary, until golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reduce heat to medium. Season cherry tomatoes with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute.

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.

Spread some hummus in each pita pocket. Top with tofu cubes, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach.

If desired, you can wilt the spinach with garlic and salt for added flavor.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

Info | Planters Cheez Balls 90S

prep: 35 mins cook: 3 mins total: 38 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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