Black Bean Tofu Meatballs Recipe By Tasty Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND TOFU MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree the tofu and scoop into a large mixing bowl.
• Puree the onion and carrot and transfer to the mixing bowl with the tofu.
• Puree the black beans and transfer to the mixing bowl with the tofu, carrots, and onion.
• Add two cups of the breadcrumbs to the mixing bowl along with the mustard, ketchup, oregano, basil, eggs, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, and paprika.
• Use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until a stiff mixture has formed.
• While heating the oil to 350 degrees, use a small scoop (about two teaspoons) to portion the meatballs equally. Roll the mixture in your hands to form and ball and then roll into the breadcrumbs.
• Set aside the meatballs until oil is fully heated.
• Add the meatballs to the oil a few at a time; allow the meatballs to cook until they turn a deep brown colour - about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oil and place in a baking dish. Pour your favourite sauce over the meatballs and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Garnish and serve immediately.

VEGAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Tip the dried porcini into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp of olive oil a frying pan. Add the onion and fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 min.
• Tip the black beans and oats into a food processor and blitz until you have a chunky, textured mixture. Tip the beans into a mixing bowl and stir through the miso, breadcrumbs and cooked onion mix. Strain and finely chop the porcini mushrooms and add those (keep the liquid for soup or risottos). Season and roll into 12 balls and chill in the fridge while you make the sauce.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and fry over a low heat for 10 mins or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 min. Stir through the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil for the meatballs in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the balls and fry for 5 mins until evenly brown. Transfer to a baking tray and put in the oven to cook through for 12 mins.
• Add the cooked meatballs to the pan of sauce and toss everything to coat, then scatter with the basil. Serve with spaghetti or soft polenta.