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Recipe // Middle Eastern Tofu Meatballs

SAVE for your summer mezze platters. We made the Middle Eastern Inspired Tofu Meatballs. Spoiler alert, they were good.

By Aleigh Michelle on May 22, 2023

Ingredients:

→ 1 block (350g) of tofu, drained & pressed

→ 1 tsp chinese five spice

→ 1/2 tsp paprika

→ 1/4 tsp cardamom

→ 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

→ 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ 1/2 tsp salt

→ 1/4 bunch parsley, stems included

→ 2 tbsp flour

→ 2 tbsp ground chia seeds + 6 tbsp water

→ 2 tbsp canola oil

Directions:

→ Drain & press the tofu under a heavy bowl of fruit / books - or using a tofu press - for 15 minutes. Pat dry to remove excess liquid.

→ Meanwhile, make the chia eggs. Whisk your ground chia seeds with water in a bowl to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

→ Into a food processor, break apart the block of tofu into large chunks, and add them along with the spices & parsley. Pulse a few times, then blend for a minute to combine.

→ Remove the blades. Add in the flour, chia eggs, and oil. Mix with your hands - almost like kneading dough. Remove into a large bowl and form the meatballs.

→ Using a teaspoon’s worth, squeeze with your hand a few times, then roll into a ball. Place on sheet pan lined with parchment paper, or drop into an air fryer basket. Bake at 350 F (or 175 C) for 20 minutes, flipping/shaking halfway - until lightly browned and crispy.

Author
Aleigh Michelle

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Date
May 22, 2023

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