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Fried Tofu Lentil Bites

Loaded with fresh green leafy spinach, these protein packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl:

  • ½ cup green lentils or red lentils soaked for at least 2 hours
  • 1 cup of spinach leaves washed, sliced into thin shreds
  • 7 oz soft tofu diced into cubes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Vegan Mayonnaise:

  • 1 cup sunflower oil 220 g
  • ½ cup unsweetened soy milk 120 g
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

To Make the Bowl:

  • Add all the ingredients (except the flour and oil) into a bowl.
  • Squeeze and mix all the ingredients together using hands.
  • Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in pan at medium heat.
  • Scoop up teaspoon size of mixture, roll into small ball and gently place into hot oil.
  • Fry until golden brown and scoop up onto paper towel plate.
  • Serve immediately with vegan mayonnaise.

To Make the Vegan Mayonnaise:

  • Mix all the sauce ingredients together using a hand blender.

Notes

Soft tofu works best with this recipe. Firm tofu will give a harder and dryer texture.
 
Store bought vegan mayonaise (Veganaise) can be found at Sprouts Supermarket in the USA. Check the website below for other stores that sells them.
 
http://followyourheart.com/vegenaise-family/