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Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Tofu Croquettes
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, and cook the onions and garlic 5 minutes, until soft. Allow to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the onions, bell peppers, spinach, tofu, parsley, mozzarella, 1/2 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine well. Shape mixture into patties, about the size of a small burger patty.
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup flour, bread crumbs, and 1 teaspoon salt. Dredge each side of the tofu patties in the flour mixture.
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Heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in the large saute pan over medium/high and cook patties for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
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- Squeeze Spinach Thoroughly 💧After thawing frozen spinach, press it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy croquettes and ensuring better binding.
- Chill the Mixture Overnight ❄️Refrigerate your tofu mixture for at least 4-6 hours (ideally overnight) before forming croquettes to help them hold their shape better during frying and develop deeper flavors.
- Double Bread for Crunch 🍞Create a panko-flour-panko triple coating by dipping formed croquettes in flour first, then egg wash, then panko to achieve an extra-crispy, golden exterior that stays crunchy.
- Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️Maintain oil at 350°F (175°C) using a thermometer; too cool creates greasy croquettes while too hot burns the outside before the inside heats through.
- Pat Tofu Dry First 🧻Press extra-firm tofu between paper towels for 10-15 minutes before crumbling to remove excess water, creating a firmer texture that binds better with other ingredients.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
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