If it’s deep fried it must taste good, right? Though, that’s not necessarily healthy or good for you.
But, try these fried tofu lentil bites, that turn your everyday fried food into a magical healthy snack. Wonderfully addictive and delicious, they are loaded with fresh green leafy spinach and protein packed from wholesome tofu and sprouted lentils. Besides, these rich, cute, little, hearty, crunchy, tasty bites are completely vegan!
Dip them in the home made vegan mayonnaise. Scrumptious!
Ingredients:
For the Bowl
1/2 cup green lentils or red lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours
1 cup of spinach leaves, washed, sliced into thin shreds
7 oz soft tofu, diced into cubes
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
¾ cup all purpose flour
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Vegan Mayonnaise
1 cup sunflower oil (220 g)
½ cup unsweetened soy milk (120 g)
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
To Make the Bowl
-Add all the ingredients (except the flour and oil) into a bowl.
-Squeeze and mix all the ingredients together using hands.
-Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
-Heat oil in pan at medium heat.
-Scoop up teaspoon size of mixture, roll into small ball and gently place into hot oil.
-Fry until golden brown and scoop up onto paper towel plate.
-Serve immediately with vegan mayonnaise.
To Make the Vegan Mayonnaise
-Mix all the sauce ingredients together using a hand blender.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Serving Size:
2
About the author: About the author: I have a passion and desire to create delicious healthy food so I can share with those who feel the same. Come join me in my culinary creations! You can visit my website at www.veggiecravings.com, and find me on Facebook (fb.com/veggiecravings2), Instagram, Twitter+Pinterest (@veggiecravings).
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