Paprika

Baked Tofu "Meat" Balls

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May 21, 2014
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Baked Tofu "Meat" Balls
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

This recipe is so easy and savory. Best of all, it stays true to an old and favorite classic. —Liz

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Tofu Balls
  • 16 ounces Firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Onion flakes or
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Dash Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Bread crumbs
  • 1 Egg replacer
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • Egg Replacer
  • 1 tablespoon Flax seed meal
  • 2 tablespoons Water (room temperature)
Directions
  1. 1. Pre- heat oven to 350°.
  2. 2. In a non-stick pan, heat olive oil and add garlic and onions. Cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine tofu (drained of fluid), onion, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, egg replacer, parsley, paprika and crushed red pepper. Liberally mix with hands until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Tofu should be in a crumbly consistency.
  4. 4. Once thoroughly mixed, add bread crumbs and fold into mix.
  5. 5. Start forming 1 1/2" tofu balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until balls start to lightly brown.
  6. 6. Place on cooling rack and let cool until ready to mix into SAFFRON- GINGER TOMATO SAUCE.
  7. EGG REPLACER: combine water and flax seed meal and mix. Let sit for about a minute, until it begins to thicken. Once thickened, it is ready for use.
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