Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch broccoli (the way it’s packed at the grocery with 2-3 heads in a bundle)
- 1 block medium firm tofu (about 14–16 ounces)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bunch scallions (about 5 stems) trimmed and minced
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons white miso
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams or ¾ cup) all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli florets from the stalks. Using a knife or peeler, trim and peel the stalks. Roughly chop the broccoli so it can more easily fit the food processor bowl. Add the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor (do it in batches if needed) and pulse 8-10 times until the broccoli is chopped into small bits (like cauliflower rice).
- Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, scallions, sesame oil, miso, salt, and all purpose flour to the bowl.
- Using a clean kitchen towel or some paper towels, squeeze the tofu, eliminating as much liquid as possible. Place the tofu into the bowl.
- Use clean hands to mix the ingredients well, like you would meatloaf. Portion the mixture into 8 soft ball sized mounds.
- Heat a large 12” non-stick or well seasoned pan over medium high heat for several minutes. Add the oil and swirl the oil to coat the pan.
- Place four of the broccoli portions onto the skillet (it should sizzle when it hits the pan) and lower heat to medium. Cook for 3 minutes, using a spatula to shape the balls into patties.
- Gently flip over the patties and cook for 1 minute then cover with a lid and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Flip again and cook for an additional minute. Both sides should be nicely browned and crisp.
- Place the patties onto a plate and continue cooking the remaining patties. (You can place the first batch of patties into a 250 degree oven to keep warm while you cook the next batch).
- Transfer broccoli tofu patties onto a serving plate and serve immediately.
Notes
*This batch makes a hefty amount of patties. You can cut the quantity in half easily. You can also store any leftover patties in the fridge and reheat for a couple minutes on the stove over medium heat, microwave, or air fryer.
Keywords: tofu, vegan, broccoli, meatless monday, plant based