FRIED TOFU LENTIL BITES

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Loaded with fresh leafy green spinach, these protein-packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive!

Provided by VeggieCravings

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas

Time 2h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup green lentils
7 ounces soft tofu, drained and cut into cubes
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup all-purpose flour
vegetable oil for frying
1 cup sunflower seed oil
½ cup unsweetened soy milk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
sea salt to taste

Steps:

Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the tofu mixture gently into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 396.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g