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Vegan Minced Rolls 2

Vegan Minced Meat Rolls | Romanian "Mititei" Recipe

Try these vegan minced meat rolls for your next picnic or vegan barbecue and impress even your non-vegan friends! This popular Romanian recipe turned vegan will surely become your favorite!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Choose Serving Size 4

Ingredients 

  • 200 g textured soy protein - granules
  • 300 g extra-firm tofu
  • 1 Tbsp psyllium husks
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp carob powder
  • 1 tsps thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 3 Tbsps oil + 1 Tbsp extra oil for brushing before grilling
  • salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil 500ml water in a small pot.
  • Put 100g of the textured soy protein granules into a large bowl. Pour the boiling hot water over and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it absorbs the liquid.
  • In a separate bowl, start masking the tofu with a fork. It doesn't have to be perfectly mashed, that's why we don't use a blender. It has to resemble the tiny fatty bits in real meat rolls. See the photos - the white parts are tofu.
  • Add the mashed tofu into the bowl as well as the other half of the textured soy protein granules. Mix well.
  • Add all the other ingredients and mix. Let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Heat the grill or a grill pan.
  • Grease your hands with some oil and start making the vegan minced meat rolls. Place them on a plate. Brush them with a little bit of oil before placing them on the grill.
  • Grill on all sides until crispy.
  • Serve with mustard, fries and a large salad. Enjoy this traditional Romanian recipe made vegan!