Name: Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Tofu Croquettes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 roasted red bell peppers; 1 box frozen spinach; 1 lb extra firm silken tofu; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Tofu Croquettes

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Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Tofu Croquettes

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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.

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.

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.

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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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🌊
Even 'extra firm' tofu contains excess moisture that will make croquettes soggy; wrap it in cheesecloth and press for at least 30 minutes under weight to achieve the ideal dense texture for binding.
Squeeze Your Spinach Dry 🧤
Thawed frozen spinach releases considerable water; place it in a fine-mesh strainer and squeeze aggressively by hand until no liquid drips, preventing a wet mixture that won't hold its shape.
Chill Your Mixture Before Shaping ❄️
Refrigerate the croquette mixture for at least 2 hours before forming and breading; cold mixture holds together better during handling and frying, resulting in intact croquettes with crispy exteriors.
Double-Bread for Extra Crunch 🥖
After initial breading, dip each croquette back into beaten egg and bread crumbs a second time to create a thicker, crunchier crust that contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior.
Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Maintain oil at 350°F for frying; use a thermometer as temperatures below 325°F result in greasy croquettes while above 375°F burns the exterior before the inside heats through properly.