Loaded with fresh leafy green spinach, these protein-packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive!
Ingredients
Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 cup sunflower seed oil
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- sea salt to taste
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
Step 2
Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
Step 3
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, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 4
Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.
Cook’s Note:
Red lentils may be substituted for green lentils.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 725 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat69g | 88% |
Saturated Fat7g | 36% |
Sodium396mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium192mg | 15% |
Iron5mg | 28% |
Potassium168mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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