Oven-Fried Calamari

Ingredients

• 1 pound calamari tubes, cleaned and cut into ¾-inch rings
• ½ cup white flour, whole-wheat flour, or whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1½ cups whole-wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs (or 5 to 6 slices whole-grain toast ground in a blender)
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 cup marinara sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Pat the calamari rings dry with a paper towel.
3. Place the flour in a medium zip-top bag.
4. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the milk into a second small bowl.
6. Put the calamari rings into the bag of flour and shake to coat.
7. Remove the rings, one at a time, and dip into the milk, then the breadcrumb mixture, making sure they are thoroughly coated.
8. Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they’re cooked through.
9. Serve with lemon wedges, plus warm marinara sauce for dunking, if desired.