Fried Tofu Lentil Bites
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Description
Loaded with fresh leafy green spinach, these protein-packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive!
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
Directions
- 1. Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
- 2. Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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
serving: 4 servings
calories: 724.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 22.2 g
protein: 7.6 g
saturated fat: 7.2 g
sodium: 396.2 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 2.6 g
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