Fried Tofu Lentil Bites

Directions

Ingredients :

½ cup green lentils

7 ounces soft tofu

drained and cut into cubes

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

thinly sliced

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

¾ cup all-purpose flour

vegetable oil for frying

1 cup sunflower seed oil

½ cup unsweetened soy milk

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

sea salt to taste

Methods :

Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.

Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the tofu mixture gently into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.