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If it\u2019s deep fried it must taste good, right? Though, that’s not necessarily healthy or good for you.<\/p>\n

But, try these fried tofu lentil bites, that turn your everyday fried food into a magical healthy snack. Wonderfully addictive and delicious, they are loaded with fresh green leafy spinach and protein packed from wholesome tofu and sprouted lentils. Besides, these rich, cute, little, hearty, crunchy, tasty bites are completely vegan!<\/p>\n

Dip them in the home made vegan mayonnaise. Scrumptious!<\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/a>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Bowl<\/em>
\n1\/2 cup green lentils or red lentils, soaked for at least 2 hours
\n1 cup of spinach leaves, washed, sliced into thin shreds
\n7 oz soft tofu, diced into cubes
\n\u00bd teaspoon salt
\n1 teaspoon sugar
\nPepper to taste
\n\u00be cup all purpose flour
\nVegetable oil for frying<\/p>\n

For the Vegan Mayonnaise<\/em>
\n1 cup sunflower oil (220 g)
\n\u00bd cup unsweetened soy milk (120 g)
\n2 tsp apple cider vinegar
\nSea salt to taste<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To Make the Bowl<\/em>
\n-Add all the ingredients (except the flour and oil) into a bowl.
\n-Squeeze and mix all the ingredients together using hands.
\n-Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
\n-Heat oil in pan at medium heat.
\n-Scoop up teaspoon size of mixture, roll into small ball and gently place into hot oil.
\n-Fry until golden brown and scoop up onto paper towel plate.
\n-Serve immediately with vegan mayonnaise.<\/p>\n

To Make the Vegan Mayonnaise<\/em>
\n-Mix all the sauce ingredients together using a hand blender.<\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong>
\n10 mins<\/p>\n

Cook Time:<\/strong>
\n15 mins<\/p>\n

Serving Size:<\/strong>
\n2<\/p>\n

\"Fried<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the author:\u00a0About the author:\u00a0I have a passion and desire to create delicious healthy food so I can share with those who feel the same. Come join me in my culinary creations! You can visit my website at\u00a0www.veggiecravings.com<\/a>, and find me on Facebook (fb.com\/veggiecravings2<\/a>), Instagram<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>+Pinterest<\/a> (@veggiecravings).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If it\u2019s deep fried it must taste good, right? Though, that’s not necessarily healthy or good for you. But, try these fried tofu lentil bites, that turn your everyday fried food into a magical healthy snack. Wonderfully addictive and delicious, they are loaded with fresh green leafy spinach and protein packed from wholesome tofu and sprouted lentils. Besides, these rich, cute, little, hearty, crunchy, tasty bites are completely vegan! Dip them in the home made vegan mayonnaise. Scrumptious! 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