MEAL

Tofu Falafel Balls with Lemon Sauce

Name: Tofu Falafel Balls with Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ½ package of 454g Unisoya Regular Tofu; 1 can chickpeas (540 ml), rinsed and drained; 1 egg; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 6 sprigs Italian parsley, chopped; 6 sprigs coriander, chopped; About 6 fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil; ½ cup Greek yogurt (or ½ cup crushed cottage cheese, for a cheesy effect); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 pinch salt; Freshly ground pepper

Preparation 15 min

Cooking 20 min

Portions 4

Products used

Regular Tofu A serving of 85 g Unisoya Regular Tofu contains 18 g of protein. See the product details →

Organic Regular Tofu An 85 g serving of Unisoya Organic Regular Tofu contains 18 g of protein. See the product details →

Preparation

Crumble the tofu and place it in a food processor with the chickpeas. Process until combined.

Add the remaining ingredients and process until the mixture holds together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with a thin layer of vegetable oil.

Shape the mixture into balls, then flatten slightly. Place on the baking sheet. Using the same brush, lightly coat the tops with oil.

Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through and golden.

Make the sauce.

Serve the falafels hot with the fresh sauce.

*This recipe does not freeze well, as it tends to crumble.

Try it with

This recipe is also delicious with these Unisoya tofu:

Soft Tofu Fine Herbs Tofu Organic Fine Herbs Tofu

Breakfast

Regular Tofu & Organic Regular Tofu

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