Description
You’ll never go back to store-bought vegan mince once you make this recipe.
Full of flavor and texture this tofu-based dish uses mushrooms and walnuts along with a combination of spices and seasonings for a deep earthy taste and a serving of mince you can eat on its own or in your favorite recipe.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces (226g) of Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 cup (100g) of Walnuts
- 480g of Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 2 Medium Stalks Celery (Finely Chopped)
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (Finely Chopped)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
- 1 teaspoon of Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon of Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon of Cumin
- 1 tablespoon of Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Dark Soy Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 cup of Tomato Paste
- 1 cup of Marinara Sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Coconut Sugar
- 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Put the tofu in a mixing bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth.
- Place walnuts in the food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped.
- Chop the mushrooms finely by hand or purchase pre sliced mushrooms.
- Combine the mashed tofu, chopped walnuts, and sliced mushrooms in a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil, celery, red bell pepper, and chopped onions in a saucepan over medium heat, until they have softened.
- Add the cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried basil, oregano, smashed garlic, and dried basil to the mixture on the stove.
- Incorporate the veggie mince (above mixture) with the coconut sugar, salt, pepper, tomato paste, marinara sauce, light and dark soy sauces, and liquid smoke. Cook until the liquid from the mushrooms has been reduced and the mince has reached the desired consistency.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with freshly chopped parsley (not included in the nutritional info).
Notes
- If you use a gluten free soy sauce (or switch it out for tamari) then this vegan mince is gluten-free.
- Keep leftovers in the fridge in a covered container and consume within 4-5 days. It can be reheated in the microwave. It is also freezer friendly. Let it cool completely before freezing. Thaw in the fridge and reheat when needed.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: International
