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Easy Miso Glazed Tofu Meatballs (Vegan)

I’ve been craving warm and cozy dinners like these miso glazed tofu meatballs! They’re high in plant protein, really easy to make, and perfect for lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or even meal prep. This super easy high protein tofu recipe will be ready in under 30 minutes so get that dinner table ready!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 3 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz extra firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 cup maitake mushrooms or other mushroom of choice
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt kosher
  • avocado oil spray or other nonstick spray as needed

Miso Glaze

  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Garnish

  • toasted white sesame seeds to taste
  • scallions thinly sliced, to taste

Instructions

Make Tofu Balls

  • Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. Spray with a thin layer of nonstick spray.
  • Break up your tofu block into smaller chunks (4-5 pieces). Wrap them in cheese cloth and tightly squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible from the tofu. You want to end up with a dry, crumbly texture. Transfer it to a bowl and use a spatula to further break it up if any large chunks remain.
  • In the same bowl, add thinly sliced scallion and grate your carrot and garlic into the mix. Crumble the mushrooms (or finely chop them) before adding to the bowl as well. Finally, add tamari, salt and cornstarch and mix with a spatula to combine. Let sit for a few minutes to allow the starch to hydrate.
  • Roll balls using about 2 tbsp of the mixture and press tightly between your hands. Transfer to your greased baking sheet and repeat with remaining mixture. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until nicely golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Prepare Miso Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together sake, mirin, miso, sugar and water until smooth. Transfer this mixture to the stove on low heat and whisk continuously until the mixture starts to lightly bubble and thicken.
  • Toss in your tofu balls and gently coat with the miso mixture.

Serve Miso Glazed Tofu Balls

  • Serve on a bed of white rice and garnish with white toasted sesame seeds and additional scallions if desired.