Black Bean & Tofu “Meat”balls

Name: Black Bean & Tofu “Meat”balls
Total time: 30
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 package firm tofu, patted dry; 15.5 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed; 1 red onion, diced; 1 cup spinach; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 egg

Recipe by Crystal Hatch from tasty.co

Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 package firm tofu, patted dry
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15.5 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
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1 red onion, diced
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1 cup spinach
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste

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1 dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs
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1 egg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a blender or food processor, add tofu, black beans, onion, spinach, garlic, and tomato paste, and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
To the bowl, add the oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well until a dough forms.
Use your hands to form 1-inch (2-cm) balls from the black bean and tofu mixture. Place in rows on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden, flipping halfway.
Enjoy!