Spaghetti & Tofu " Meatballs "

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup walnuts, ground
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3 lbs firm tofu, pressed

Recipe

• 1 saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and dried herbs in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
• 2 in a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add bread crumbs, walnuts, parsley, mustard, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
• 3 crumble the pressed tofu with your hands, and add it to the bowl, along with the sauteed vegetables.
• 4 mix well.
• 5 form into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on an oiled baking sheet.
• 6 bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes, or until crisp and brown on the outside.
• 7 add cooked "meat" balls to your favorite tomato sauce and serve over your favorite pasta.