Soy Falafel

Name: Soy Falafel
Ingredients: 1 cake firm tofu; 1/3 c. finely chopped onions; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 c. bread crumbs; 1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil; 1 Tbsp. tamari soy sauce; ground black pepper to taste; 1 or more garlic cloves to taste, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cake firm tofu
1/3 c. finely chopped onions
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil
1 Tbsp. tamari soy sauce
ground black pepper to taste
1 or more garlic cloves to taste, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. turmeric
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Press and mash the tofu.
3

Mix with remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
4

Form into 1-inch balls. Bake on oiled baking sheet for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crusty on the outside.
5

These make a great sandwich served with sliced fresh tomato in pita pockets with a sauce made of plain yogurt and fresh dill.
6

(Not a children's favorite!)