tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)
(2 ratings)
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.
(2 ratings)
yield
6 to 8
prep time
30 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)
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1 mdonion ,diced
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1 mdcarrot ,diced
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1 smgreen pepper.diced
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4 ozmushrooms,chopped
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4 clovegarlic,chopped
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1/4 cwalnuts,chopped
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2 Tbspolive oil ( i like extra virgin)
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1 pkgextra firm tofu, pressed
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1 to 2 lgeggs,beaten
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1 1/2 tspsalt
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1 tsppepper
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1 Tbspbasil, fresh
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2 Tbspparsley
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1 Tbspdijon mustard
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1/2 Tbspsoy sauce
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1/4 tspfennel seeds (add only if you want the italian sausage flavor)
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1 to 2 cseasoned bread crums
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1/2 copt...left over rice.
How To Make tofu *meatballs (meatless) (vegetarian)
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1Saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and mushrooms in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
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2In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add, walnuts, parsley,basil, mustard,olive oil, soy sauce,salt,pepper.
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3Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands. Add it to the bowl w/the sauteed vegetables. Mix well.
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4Add bread crums ( I sometimes add left over rice also)Mix well
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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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6Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes turning once so they arent flat on one side.
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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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