There are many ways of making tofu “meatballs”, including our Tofu Cheddar Meatballs. However, this is the easiest recipe of all, and does not require frying.
Makes about 20-24 meatballs.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 15 oz extra firm tofu, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 c whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp dry basil
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and use the tablespoon of oil to generously oil a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Break the tofu up a bit and place it in a food processor along with all the remaining ingredients. Process until it is smooth and adheres together easily.
- Roll bits of the mixture between your hands to make meatballs slightly larger than an inch in diameter. Place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes, turn the meatballs over, and bake another 5 minutes or until browned and firm. Remove to a serving bowl, ladle on some hot pasta sauce, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. (Tastes even better the second day!)