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Vegan Cordon Bleu

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A plant-based take on the French classic, Vegan Cordon Bleu features crispy panko-breaded tofu pockets stuffed with smoky vegan ham and melty dairy-free cheese, served with a creamy cashew Dijon sauce for a rich, indulgent main course.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired, Vegan

Ingredients

Super firm tofu

Vegan ham slices

Vegan Swiss, Gouda, or Provolone cheese

Unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk

All-purpose flour

Nutritional yeast

Salt

Fresh cracked black pepper

Poultry seasoning (optional)

Panko breadcrumbs

Soaked raw cashews

Filtered water

Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice tofu in half horizontally into two 1-inch thick pieces. If using water-packed tofu, press for 20–30 minutes first.
  3. Cut a pocket in each tofu piece by making a long slit on the side, leaving the ends intact.
  4. Stuff each pocket with vegan cheese and ham slices.
  5. Whisk non-dairy milk, flour, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning in a bowl to make batter. Place panko in a separate dish.
  6. Dip stuffed tofu in batter, shake off excess, then coat in panko. Transfer to baking sheet.
  7. Bake 25 minutes, flip, then bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. For sauce, blend cashews, water, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth, adjusting thickness as needed.
  9. Serve cordon bleu with the Dijon cream sauce.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free panko and flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Replace cashews with sunflower seeds or white beans for nut-free sauce.
  • For extra flavor, mix herbs into the panko before coating.
  • Seitan or eggplant can replace tofu for different textures.

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