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By Tara Blake, Marketing Communications Officer
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Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb. firm tofu, chopped
  • 1/2 c. part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 c. breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 c. yellow onion, minced
  • 1/2 c. red bell pepper, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions: 
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut tofu into 1 in. chunks; place in food processor with ricotta, parmesan, garlic and eggs
  3. Blend the mixture until combined, not completely pureed
  4. Place tofu/cheese mixture into bowl; fold in vegetables and spices
  5. When the mixture is well combined, add breadcrumbs (½ cup at a time). Note: you may need more or less than a cup depending on the moisture level,  looking for a consistency of cookie dough – stiff but still soft enough to scoop 
  6. Spray sheet pan/cookie sheet or baking dish;  place balls on pan – 1 in. apart
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes; serve as an entrée or a side with your favorite sauce

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