Veggie Balls
Submitted by Tara Blake on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 11:51
Tara Blake, Marketing Communications Officer
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Directions:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. firm tofu, chopped
- 1/2 c. part skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 c. breadcrumbs
- 1/2 c. yellow onion, minced
- 1/2 c. red bell pepper, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut tofu into 1 in. chunks; place in food processor with ricotta, parmesan, garlic and eggs
- Blend the mixture until combined, not completely pureed
- Place tofu/cheese mixture into bowl; fold in vegetables and spices
- When the mixture is well combined, add breadcrumbs (½ cup at a time). Note: you may need more or less than a cup depending on the moisture level, looking for a consistency of cookie dough – stiff but still soft enough to scoop
- Spray sheet pan/cookie sheet or baking dish; place balls on pan – 1 in. apart
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; serve as an entrée or a side with your favorite sauce