Fried Tofu Lentil Bites

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

Instructions

  1. Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
  2. Place lentils
  3. tofu
  4. spinach
  5. sugar
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
  8. 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
  9. about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  10. Combine sunflower seed oil
  11. soy milk
  12. apple cider vinegar
  13. and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 4 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 24 mins

Servings: 4

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