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Tofu Falafel

This is a protein-filled healthier version of the original fried fare that we find on food trucks in the city
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Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 blocks tofu, thoroughly pressed and drained I used firm firm so I could mold it more easily
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup bread crumb substitute I used almond flour
  • 1/4 fresh parsley (optional) I didn't have and didn't miss this
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp gluten free tamari soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds didn't have, didn't miss
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin I typically use more spice than called for but that's just me
  • 1 tbsp turmeric always use black pepper with this so it can work its magic
  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • juice one lemon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne hubby doesn't like hot so didn't add, didn't miss

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Form into small cakes, the size of a medium cookie
  • Bake at 350 degrees F on a parchment lined baking sheet for easy clean up
  • I check at 30 minute for outside crispness but it took 45-50 minutes to complete.
  • I served it with tahini garlic dressing
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