Tofu Veggie Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, grated
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground fennel
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup walnuts, very finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
24 ounces firm tofu
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Saute the garlic, onion, carrot, pepper, basil, fennel and oregano in the oil for 10 minutes or until tender.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add all other ingredients except the tofu.
Mash the tofu and add it to the other ingredients; mix well.
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 350\u00b0F or until golden brown.