Italian Tofu Meatballs

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They're the same as Italian meatballs but with tofu. I had to go through many recipes and cobble pieces together to get something that tasted normal. Olive oil helps them crisp up in the oven. I ate these with basic marinara and they were delicious.

Submitted by orb205
Updated on July 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
16 meatballs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup bread crumbs

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 15 minutes to drain excess water. Break tofu into small pieces and squeeze again to remove as much water as possible.

  3. Place tofu in a large bowl. Add onion, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, basil, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, hot sauce, and garlic; mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined.

  4. Drizzle some olive oil on the lined baking sheet. Form tablespoonfuls of tofu mixture into balls and arrange in rows on the baking sheet. Drizzle remaining olive oil over meatballs.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note

The ratio of Italian herbs should be equal to each other and everything should be chopped very small so it mixes together better. Use dried herbs if you prefer.

Substitute soy sauce for the Worcestershire sauce if desired.

The hot sauce can be any brand you like (Frank's Red Hot(R), Tabasco(R), or Cholula(R)).

Substitute garlic powder for the fresh garlic if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
23g Fat
19g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 917mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 511mg 39%
Iron 7mg 38%
Potassium 316mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.