VEGGIE PATTIES
These patties are a healthy alternative to packaged veggie burgers and provide many nutritious vegetables and soy protein from tofu. Be sure to buy only organic, non-GMO tofu. The zucchini and garlic help to boost your Liver, while the red pepper supports your Heart function.
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1 zucchini, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 of a 14 ounce container extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove any remaining liquid
Freshly ground salt and pepper
1 tablespoon of fresh basil
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
3 cups of panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of oil
1Place zucchini, red pepper, and garlic in bowl of a food processor.
2Pulse until finely diced.
3Add tofu, salt, pepper, fresh basil, and all remaining herbs.
4Continue to process until the mixture comes together.
5Add the panko one cup at a time, pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of a dense meatball.
6Use your hands to form the mixture into round balls.
7Flatten each ball with your thumb and place on a cookie sheet coated with oil.
8Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes.
9Flip the patties halfway through baking. Patties should be lightly browned on both sides. Serve warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Ingredients
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 of a 14 ounce container extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove any remaining liquid
Freshly ground salt and pepper
1 tablespoon of fresh basil
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
3 cups of panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of oil
Directions
1Place zucchini, red pepper, and garlic in bowl of a food processor.
2Pulse until finely diced.
3Add tofu, salt, pepper, fresh basil, and all remaining herbs.
4Continue to process until the mixture comes together.
5Add the panko one cup at a time, pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of a dense meatball.
6Use your hands to form the mixture into round balls.
7Flatten each ball with your thumb and place on a cookie sheet coated with oil.
8Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes.
9Flip the patties halfway through baking. Patties should be lightly browned on both sides. Serve warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.
