Cheez-It® Fried Tofu Pita Pocket

In this easy recipe, pan-fried tofu with a Cheez-It® cracker crust is stuffed into pita pockets with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and hummus.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 914 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 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
• 4 pita bread pockets, halved lengthwise
• 3 ounces baby spinach, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season tofu with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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