Mock Crab Cakes

Submitted by Izzy Knight

"Here's a terrific tofu recipe that even the most tenacious tofu skeptic will succumb to :0)"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 7 slice whole wheat bread, broken into large pieces
• 177.44 ml minced celery
• 177.44 ml white onion, chopped
• 118.29 ml minced carrot
• 1 small green pepper, minced
• 59.14 ml chopped parsley
• 118.29 ml canola oil (or other veg oil)
• 4.92 ml salt
• 453.59 g firm regular tofu, pressed (I like vacuum sealed White Wave)
• 29.58 ml Old Bay Seasoning
• 177.44 ml eggless vegan mayonnaise

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor or blender, whirl bread pieces into fine crumbs.
3. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until dried and toasty.
4. Remove from oven; set aside.
5. Brush a skillet with oil and cook celery, onion, carrot, pepper and parsley until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat; set aside.
7. Pulse tofu in food processor to a cottage cheese consistency, being careful not to puree it.
8. In a large bowl, combine tofu, sauteed vegetable mixture, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise and seasoning. Mix well.
9. Using about 1/3 cup for each, form mixture into 10 patties about 3 inch across and 1/2 inch thick.
10. Coat each patty with remaining bread crumbs to cover.
11. Place patties on a sprayed or nonstick baking sheet and spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
12. Bake 15 minutes.
13. Carefully turn cakes over and return to the oven to bake until second side is toasty and browned, about 10 minutes.
14. Makes 10 cakes.

Reviews

[Mirj2338]

As a vegan wannabe I'm always looking for innovative animal-protein-free meals, and this one is now at the top of my list! Toasting the breadcrumbs first is an excellent and delicious idea. Instead of parsley I added a healthy dose of cilantro. It used up the last of my Old Bay Seasoning, but was well worth it! Izzy -- this is a real winner, thanks for posting it.

 

[Angelkisses]

I was excited to find this reipe. I've been a vegetarian for several years and one thing I do miss is a fish-type meal. This was very good.I tried cutting down on the fat tho. I zapped the veggies in the microwave instead of cooking in oil,and used no oil in the mixing.Next time I'll cut down on the spices. I saved the leftovers to have for lunch tomorrow. I will make this again .And again. Thanks Izzy.