VEGGIE PATTIES

These patties are a healthy alternative to packaged veggie burgers and provide many nutritious vegetables and soy protein from tofu. Be sure to buy only organic, non-GMO tofu. The zucchini and garlic help to boost your Liver, while the red pepper supports your Heart function.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 zucchini, chopped
 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
 3 cloves of garlic
 1/2 of a 14 ounce container extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove any remaining liquid
 Freshly ground salt and pepper
 1 tablespoon of fresh basil
 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
 3 cups of panko bread crumbs
 2 tablespoons of oil
1

Place zucchini, red pepper, and garlic in bowl of a food processor.

2

Pulse until finely diced.

3

Add tofu, salt, pepper, fresh basil, and all remaining herbs.

4

Continue to process until the mixture comes together.

5

Add the panko one cup at a time, pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of a dense meatball.

6

Use your hands to form the mixture into round balls.

7

Flatten each ball with your thumb and place on a cookie sheet coated with oil.

8

Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes.

9

Flip the patties halfway through baking. Patties should be lightly browned on both sides. Serve warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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Ingredients

 1 zucchini, chopped
 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
 3 cloves of garlic
 1/2 of a 14 ounce container extra firm tofu, drained and pressed to remove any remaining liquid
 Freshly ground salt and pepper
 1 tablespoon of fresh basil
 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
 3 cups of panko bread crumbs
 2 tablespoons of oil

Directions

1

Place zucchini, red pepper, and garlic in bowl of a food processor.

2

Pulse until finely diced.

3

Add tofu, salt, pepper, fresh basil, and all remaining herbs.

4

Continue to process until the mixture comes together.

5

Add the panko one cup at a time, pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of a dense meatball.

6

Use your hands to form the mixture into round balls.

7

Flatten each ball with your thumb and place on a cookie sheet coated with oil.

8

Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes.

9

Flip the patties halfway through baking. Patties should be lightly browned on both sides. Serve warm with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

VEGGIE PATTIES