Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas Fried Tofu Lentil Bites 4.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos Loaded with fresh leafy green spinach, these protein-packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive! Submitted by VeggieCravings Published on June 19, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 24 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup green lentils 7 ounces soft tofu, drained and cut into cubes 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon white sugar ½ teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste ¾ cup all-purpose flour vegetable oil for frying Vegan Mayonnaise: 1 cup sunflower seed oil ½ cup unsweetened soy milk 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar sea salt to taste Directions Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours. Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the tofu mixture gently into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites. Cook's Note: Red lentils may be substituted for green lentils. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 725 Calories 69g Fat 22g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 725 % Daily Value * Total Fat 69g 88% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Sodium 396mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 15% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 192mg 15% Iron 5mg 28% Potassium 168mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.