Holiday Rice Pilaf with Crispy Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 block of firm tofu, cubed (12 oz.)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 cup long grain brown rice
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/4 tsp salt (less if using salty vegetable stock)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans