When it comes to creating family-friendly vegetarian recipes it's not always easy. Most vegetarian families I talk to say that most of the foods they're offered are loaded with pasta, bread or cheese instead of what they really want and need -- vegetables and nutritious proteins. These croquettes are packed with both of those things plus tons and tons of flavor. The silken tofu (you want to always buy organic) gives them a soft fluffy texture on the inside with a golden crust on the outside. We love dipping them into ketchup, but barbecue sauce or mustard makes a fantastic accompaniment too. Don't settle for ho-hum vegetarian cuisine when you can make something that will get everyone super excited!
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
- Add the bell peppers, spinach, tofu, parsley, mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine well. Shape the mixture into patties, each about the size of a small burger patty.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup flour and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Dredge each side of the tofu croquettes in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the croquettes in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
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Huda Abduselam
[email protected]These croquettes were just okay. They were a bit bland and didn't have much flavor. I think I would add more spices and herbs next time.
Yehya Walead
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook with tofu and I found it! These croquettes were easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.
Torgbor Kofi
[email protected]These croquettes were delicious! I made them for my friends and they loved them. We served them with a side of roasted potatoes and they were a perfect meal.
Sims Suna Ppooo
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit dry. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe some grated zucchini or a beaten egg. Otherwise, they were flavorful and had a nice texture.
Wendy Geswindt
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have tofu, spinach, and roasted red peppers on hand. It's a great way to use up leftovers.
Trice Hold
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. Otherwise, they were flavorful and had a nice texture.
Sadi Islami
[email protected]I made these croquettes for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making them again.
Prashinee Rama
[email protected]These croquettes were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the vegetables and it made the process even faster. I will definitely be making these again.
Lani Malani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed these croquettes. They were crispy and flavorful. I would definitely make them again.
Juliana Al-awar
[email protected]These croquettes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and had a nice texture.
Ihab Jamaa
[email protected]I was looking for a new way to cook with tofu and I found it! These croquettes were easy to make and they tasted great. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a perfect meal.
Same Khurr
[email protected]These croquettes were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The roasted red peppers added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Sofia Gallardo
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses tofu as the main ingredient. It's a great way to get more protein into my diet. The croquettes were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
M ilyas
[email protected]These tofu croquettes were a hit at our dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. The spinach and roasted red peppers added a nice pop of color and flavor. We served them with a side of tahini sauce and they