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"+++inset-image-left\\n\\n[#image: /photos/57d8c6294b76f0f832a0f2ce]||||||\\n\\n+++\\n\\nEven though it's only Monday, we're already counting down the days (that's seven!) until Super Bowl Sunday. ([We had a great time at last year's Big Game](/flash/2013/02/self-live-from-the-super-bowl), if that's any indication.) And if you are planning on hitting up a Super Bowl party -- or perhaps hosting one of your own -- go ahead and be that girl who brings the totally different (but oh-so delicious) dish to the bash. Best part is that no one will believe that these three game-day dishes are 100 percent meatless, featuring one of our favorite superfoods and veg-friendly ingredients, feature [tofu](/flash/2013/10/meatless-monday-three-types-of-tofu-and-how-to-make-them-tasty).\\n\\nThese Double-Dipper Tofu Sticks are reinvented pretzels that are packed with protein -- complete with a duo of dipping sauces, too. One sauce creamy and onion-based, while the other is sweet and savory, both sauces are the perfect accoutrement to these crispy sticks.\\n\\n INGREDIENTS:\\n\\nFor the Sticks:\\n\\n- 1 pkg (14 oz) House Premium or Organic Tofu Extra Firm, drained\\n- 1 egg\\n- 2 cups bread crumbs\\n- flour to coat Tofu sticks\\n- vegetable oil (for frying)\\n\\nFor the Onion Sauce\\n\\n- 1/2 cup mayonnaise\\n- 1 dill pickle spear, chopped\\n- 1/2 tsp onion powder\\n\\nFor Sweet Sauce\\n\\n- 1/2 cup ketchup\\n- 1 tsp lemon juice\\n- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce\\n\\n DIRECTIONS:\\n\\n1. Wrap tofu with paper towels and press to remove all excess water from tofu, making sure Tofu does not break. Cut tofu into 1/2 inch widths (approx. 2 inch lengths) sticks.\\n\\n2. Whisk egg in medium bowl. Set aside.\\n\\n3. Place tofu on a plate, coat lightly with flour (cover all sides of tofu with flour). Dip into whisked egg, transer tofu sticks into the bread crumbs. (coat all sides)\\n\\n4. Heat oil (about 1 inch) in a large frying pan. Add tofu and cook until color becomes golden brown. Remove tofu and transfer to another place using layered paper towels\\n\\nSauces:\\n\\n1. Add ingredients of the Onion Sauce to one small bowl and add Sweet Sauce ingredients in a separate small bowl and mix each well.\\n\\n2. Serve Tofu sticks immediately with the sauces.\\n\\nAnd everyone will go *crazy* for these Crispy Coconut Tofu Fries with a succlent side of Spicy Apricot Sauce for dipping. We love the crispiness of the fries -- which comes from a unique mix of panko and coconut; the sauce gets its sweet-heat from apricot jam and one of our fave trendy ingredients, [sriracha](/flash/2014/01/nutrition-five-minute-sriracha-chicken-noodle-soup)!\\n\\n INGREDIENTS:\\n\\nFor Tofu Fries:\\n\\n- 1 (14 oz.) House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Extra Firm or Super Firm, drained\\n- 2 eggs\\n- 1/4 tsp. salt\\n- 1/4 tsp. pepper\\n- 1 tbsp. finely grated lime zest\\n- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs\\n- 2/3 cup shredded coconut\\n\\nFor the Spicy Apricot Sauce:\\n\\n- 1/2 cup apricot jam\\n- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice\\n- 1 tbsp. Sriracha\\n- 1/4 tsp. salt\\n\\n DIRECTIONS:\\n\\n1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick baking spray. Slice tofu crosswise into 4 slabs.\\n\\n2. Line a plate with several layers of paper towels, arrange tofu in a single layer on the plate, cover with more paper towels, and then top with a second plate weighed down by a heavy pot and set aside for about 15 minutes to dry out.\\n\\n3. Then slice tofu slabs into 1/2\\\" sticks.\\n\\n4. Beat together eggs, salt, pepper and lime zest in shallow dish.\\n\\n5. Mix panko and coconut in second shallow dish.\\n\\n6. Dip tofu in egg mixture, turning to coat, and then toss in breading mixture pressing gently to help coating adhere.\\n\\n7. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.\\n\\n8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp and golden, flipping the fries after 15 minutes.\\n\\n9. While the fries bake, make the sauce by melting the apricot jam with the lime juice, sriracha and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Transfer to a bowl.\\n\\n10. Serve the fries hot, with the warm sauce for dipping.\\n\\nAnd you want to put a unique spin on a classic dip recipe, try the Tasty Tofu Spinach Dip. (Check out more of our favorite [delicious dips](/fooddiet/2013/11/dont-ruin-your-diet-dips-slideshow).)No one has to know that soft tofu joins light sour cream, spinach, and parmesan to make the dip extra creamy, not to mention protein-packed!\\n\\n INGREDIENTS:\\n\\n- 1/2 block House Foods Premium Tofu Soft or Organic Tofu Soft, drained\\n- 1/2 brick frozen spinach, defrosted and drained\\n- 1/3 cup sour cream light\\n- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt\\n- 1/2 tsp. salt\\n- 2 tbsp. lemon juice\\n- 1/4 yellow onion, chopped\\n- 3 tbsp. reduced-fat parmesan\\n- Pepper to taste\\n\\n DIRECTIONS:\\n\\n1. Place half of your block of tofu in the blender.\\n\\n (You can store the remaining tofu in a plastic container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. Immerse the tofu in water to keep it moist and change water daily as long as you store it.) 2. Defrost spinach in microwave and wring out excess water.\\n\\n3. Add additional ingredients and blend.\\n\\n RELATED LINKS:\\n\\n- [Dips that Won't Ruin Your Diet](/flash/2013/11/recipes-low-cal-dips-parties)\\n- [Tasty Snacks Under 200](/fooddiet/2014/01/75-snacks-under-200-calories-slideshow)\\n- Easy Super Bowl Recipes Less than 400 Calories\\n\\nImage Credit: via *[House Foods](http://www.house-foods.com/)*"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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