Tofu Meatballs

Name: Tofu Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Tofu meatballs are a meatless twist on classic Italian meatballs. Serve these baked meatballs as a warm appetizer or pair them with sauce for pasta night.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Fit a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with a wire rack; coat with cooking spray.
Crumble tofu into a kitchen towel; squeeze to drain any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine crumbled tofu, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Shape into 1-1/2 in. balls. Line on prepared wire rack, spacing 1-in. apart. Brush meatballs with olive oil. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 37 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

These tofu meatballs are a game changer for the meatless appetizer world, especially when served with a side of ranch. Each bite has a burst of flavor from seasonings like oregano, basil, garlic and onion powder. —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

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