tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)

None, FL
Updated on Feb 6, 2011

You will be shocked at just how good these are. Better tasting the next day. I make mine the night before so the flavors can meld together.I have served them with white and Red sauces an Onion gravy is also delish. Even my die-hard meat eating mother loves them.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion ,diced
  • 1 medium carrot ,diced
  • 1 small green pepper.diced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms,chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic,chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts,chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil ( i like extra virgin)
  • 1 package extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 1 to 2 large eggs,beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (add only if you want the italian sausage flavor)
  • 1 to 2 cups seasoned bread crums
  • 1/2 cup opt...left over rice.

How To Make tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)

  • Step 1
    Saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and mushrooms in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add, walnuts, parsley,basil, mustard,olive oil, soy sauce,salt,pepper.
  • Step 3
    Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands. Add it to the bowl w/the sauteed vegetables. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Add bread crums ( I sometimes add left over rice also)Mix well
  • Step 5
    Lightly oil your hands.Form into 2 inch balls and place on well oiled cookie sheet (they will stick if you dont add the oil)
  • Step 6
    Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes turning once so they arent flat on one side.
  • Step 7
    Add *cooked meatlessballs to your favorite sauce or gravy and serve over rice or pasta. If serving with a gravy it's great with an onion gravy. If you add sour-cream it's like having Swedish Meatballs.

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