Falafel Balls in Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Falafel Balls in Spicy Tomato Sauce

 

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

1 cup vegetable broth

1 small onion, chopped

1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 1/3 cups falafel mix

6 ozs. soft tofu, drained and mashed

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup chopped parsley, plus for garnish

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

 

Sauce: Combine first 6 ingredients in large, heavy pot; bring to a boil.

Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Falafel balls: Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In medium bowl, mix falafel mix,

tofu, water, parsley and egg with hands. Form into 1 " balls. Place on lightly

oiled baking sheet; bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook or falafel will dry

out.

When sauce is done, carefully loosen falafel from baking sheet and drop into

simmering sauce. To serve, garnish with parsley.

Makes 6 servings,