tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)
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)
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Step 1Saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and mushrooms in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
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Step 2In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add, walnuts, parsley,basil, mustard,olive oil, soy sauce,salt,pepper.
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Step 3Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands. Add it to the bowl w/the sauteed vegetables. Mix well.
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Step 4Add bread crums ( I sometimes add left over rice also)Mix well
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Step 5Lightly oil your hands.Form into 2 inch balls and place on well oiled cookie sheet (they will stick if you dont add the oil)
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Step 6Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes turning once so they arent flat on one side.
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Step 7Add *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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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Other Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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