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Cheesy Split Pea Patties with Tofu Chiftelute de mazare galbena cu tofu vegan recipe

“Cheesy” Yellow Split Pea Patties with Tofu and Sesame

 These "cheesy" yellow split pea patties with tofu and sesame are some of the best patties I've ever made! They're vegan, but they have the consistency and taste of cheese patties. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Choose Serving Size 15

Ingredients 

  • 200 g yellow split peas
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 100 g tofu extra firm, mashed with a fork
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 Tbsps nutritional yeast
  • 4 Tbsps tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 Tbsps sesame
  • 4 Tbsps parsley chopped
  • oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil yellow split peas in a medium pot. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda in the boiling water. This way the peas will boil faster. Boil it for about 30-40 minutes, or until it is soft.
  • Drain the water and move the peas in a large bowl. Mash it with a fork, until it has a paste-like consistency.
  • Add all the other ingredients, except oil. Mix well.
  • Spray a medium frying pan with some oil. Use only non-stick frying pans.
  • Make the patties using about 1 Tbsp of the composition per patty.
  • Lightly fry each patty on both sides - 3 minutes per side.
  • Place patties on a plate covered with a paper towel.