Broiled Koftas

Another great use for TVP, this time with mushrooms

Minced mushrooms give the right level of umami and TVP (textured vegetable protein) gives the koftas structure. One note on the TVP – instructions usually say that you need to soak the TVP flakes before using which is true for many applications but not for this one. Use dry TVP and mix it with minced mushrooms and the rest of the ingredients to get to the right consistency for the koftas. Recipe is from Eat the Vegan Rainbow.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz (280 g) white button mushrooms

  • 10 oz (280 g) TVP

  • 1 cup bread crumbs, plain, gluten-free

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a large food processor, mix all the ingredients (except the cooking spray) and pulse to mix and combine. Let this mixture stand for at least 30 minutes and up to one hour.

  2. Start your broiler on “HI” or use the outdoor grill if you like.

  3. Line a broiler pan with some foil. You don’t need the top grate part that broiler pans usually have so leave it aside.

  4. Using your hands take about 1/2 cup worth of kofta mix and form an elongated oblong shape about 1 1/2 in (3-4 cm) wide then pierce it with a skewer. These koftas are gentle so handle them with care. You may need to adjust the amount of bread crumbs, or add some flex meal as a blunder. Leaving them in a fridge or freezer to firm up will help them hold their shape. Place the skewers on a broiler pan making sure their ends rest on the pan’s rim and the koftas don’t touch the bottom (see picture above).

  5. Broil on high for 5-8 minutes than turn over to broil on the other side.

  6. Let koftas cool just for a moment and then enjoy!

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