Vegan Schnitzel
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
A crispy and flavorful Vegan Schnitzel made with oyster mushrooms and a savory chickpea batter, perfect for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large oyster mushrooms
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a smooth batter.
- Step 2: In a separate shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast, mixing well.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 4: Dip each oyster mushroom into the chickpea batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Step 5: Press the battered mushroom into the breadcrumb mixture, coating it evenly on all sides.
- Step 6: Place the coated mushrooms into the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 7: Remove the schnitzels from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Step 8: Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the schnitzels.
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