Meatless, Eggless Spinach and Tofu Bites by @laricettaveg

45 min

4 servings

🫘

180 g

Tofu

🧅

1

Onion

🥬

100 g

Fresh spinach

🫒

2 tbsp

Extra virgin olive oil

🧀

2

Vegan parmesan substitute

🧂

Salt

🫙

Nutmeg

🫘

2 tbsp

Chickpea flour

🌽

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

💧

Water

🥖

Breadcrumbs

🌾

Flour

  1. Sauté
    • Onion
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Tofu

    Saute the onion in a pan with the olive oil, then pat the tofu dry and crumble it in, and saute well until it forms a bit of crust and dries out.

  2. Add
    • Fresh spinach
    • Salt

    Add the spinach and a little salt, and let it wilt for a few minutes.

  3. Mix
    • Chickpea flour
    • Water

    Mix the chickpea flour and cornstarch with a little water at a time to form a batter, and cook it in the same pan until it pulls away from the pan.

  4. Blend
    • Vegan parmesan substitute
    • Nutmeg
    • Tofu

    Blend everything together and season with vegan parmesan substitute and nutmeg, then keep in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool.

  5. Shape
    • Flour
    • Water
    • Breadcrumbs

    Shape the mixture into spinach bites, optionally freezing them for a few minutes to firm up, then bread them in a water and flour batter and then in breadcrumbs.

  6. Bake
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    Bake in the oven with a drizzle of oil at 180 degrees for 15 minutes, turning if needed, or air fry at 200 degrees with oil for 8-10 minutes and then turn.

Meatless, Eggless Spinach and Tofu Bites by @laricettaveg

45 min

4 servings

🫘

180 g

Tofu

🧅

1

Onion

🥬

100 g

Fresh spinach

🫒

2 tbsp

Extra virgin olive oil

🧀

2

Vegan parmesan substitute

🧂

Salt

🫙

Nutmeg

🫘

2 tbsp

Chickpea flour

🌽

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

💧

Water

🥖

Breadcrumbs

🌾

Flour

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Saute the onion in a pan with the olive oil, then pat the tofu dry and crumble it in, and saute well until it forms a bit of crust and dries out.

    🧅Onion
    🫒Extra virgin olive oil
    🫘Tofu
    🍳Pan

  2. Step 2/6

    Add the spinach and a little salt, and let it wilt for a few minutes.

    🥬Fresh spinach
    🧂Salt
    🍳Pan

  3. Step 3/6

    Mix the chickpea flour and cornstarch with a little water at a time to form a batter, and cook it in the same pan until it pulls away from the pan.

    🫘Chickpea flour
    🌽Cornstarch
    💧Water
    🍳Pan
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/6

    Blend everything together and season with vegan parmesan substitute and nutmeg, then keep in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool.

    🧀Vegan parmesan substitute
    🫙Nutmeg

  5. Step 5/6

    Shape the mixture into spinach bites, optionally freezing them for a few minutes to firm up, then bread them in a water and flour batter and then in breadcrumbs.

    🌾Flour
    💧Water
    🥖Breadcrumbs
    🥣Bowl

  6. Step 6/6

    Bake in the oven with a drizzle of oil at 180 degrees for 15 minutes, turning if needed, or air fry at 200 degrees with oil for 8-10 minutes and then turn.

    🫒Extra virgin olive oil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Soy Product, Vegetables, Oils, Condiments, Spices, Legumes, Flour, Starch, Liquid, Grains

Ingredients

Tofu, Onion, Fresh spinach, Extra virgin olive oil, Vegan parmesan substitute, Salt, Nutmeg, Chickpea flour, Cornstarch, Water, Breadcrumbs, Flour

Notes

Tofu (plain or smoked), Onion (small), Vegan parmesan substitute (veg parmesan-style topping), Salt (to taste), Nutmeg (to taste), Chickpea flour (for the egg substitute), Cornstarch (for the egg substitute), Water (as needed, for the egg substitute), Breadcrumbs (thick, for breading)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Calorie, Halal, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free

Calories

160 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2mg, Calcium: 110mg, Magnesium: 35mg, Sodium: 320mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 280mcg, Vitamin K: 95mcg, Folate: 50mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Pan, Bowl, Spoon

Appliances

Blender, Refrigerator, Oven, Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@laricettaveg

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Crunchy Exterior

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Umami, Nutmeg-spiced

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,once cooled to room temperature), freezer : up to 2 months (freeze before or after cooking, in an airtight container or freezer bag,reheat from frozen in oven or air fryer)