TOFU *MEATBALLS (MEATLESS) (VEGETARIAN)

Tofu *Meatballs (meatless) (Vegetarian) image

Provided by Desiree Macy

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion ,diced
1 medium carrot ,diced
1 small green pepper.diced
4 oz mushrooms,chopped
4 clove garlic,chopped
1/4 c walnuts,chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil ( i like extra virgin)
1 pkg extra firm tofu, pressed
1 to 2 large eggs,beaten
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp basil, fresh
2 Tbsp parsley
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp fennel seeds (add only if you want the italian sausage flavor)
1 to 2 c seasoned bread crums
1/2 c opt...left over rice.

Steps:

1. Saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and mushrooms in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add, walnuts, parsley,basil, mustard,olive oil, soy sauce,salt,pepper.
3. Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands. Add it to the bowl w/the sauteed vegetables. Mix well.
4. Add bread crums ( I sometimes add left over rice also)Mix well
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)
6. Bake at 350* for 25 to 30 minutes turning once so they arent flat on one side.
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.