Broccoli and Cauliflower Cakes

Ingredients

• 5 oz raw broccoli (1 small head (makes 1 cup minced))
• 5 oz raw cauliflower (1 small head (makes 1 cup minced))
• 7 oz extra firm tofu (drained and pressed)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or other flour of choice (see notes) 66 g)
• 1/2-1 tsp salt (adjust to taste (see notes))
• 1/2 tbsp white miso paste (see notes)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 green onion (chopped)
• Freshly ground pepper
• Neutral oil (for frying)
• Dipping sauce of choice (I had tomato ketchup)

Instructions

1. 1

   Break apart the broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Place these florets into a food process and process until minced. You can leave a few bigger chunks, if desired. Alternatively, you can also roughly chop the broccoli and cauliflower.

2. 2

   Transfer the minced broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. With your hands, carefully break apart the tofu. Add in the flour, salt, miso paste (if using), garlic, green onions, and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix everything until combined. Shape the mixture into small patties, cakes, or other shape of choice. You can even make these into large burger-sized patties to have in burgers or sandwiches, if desired.

4. 4

   If pan-frying or frying, heat a pan or pot over medium. Add in the oil and leave to heat. Once hot, pan-fry or deep fry the cakes until golden brown on both sides.

5. 5

   For deep-frying, I cooked mine for 6-8 minutes and flipped halfway through until golden brown throughout. Drain the cakes from the oil and cook the rest.

6. 6

   If air-frying or baking, heat your air-fryer or oven to 350F/180C. On a lined air-fryer basket or baking tray, place the cakes. Spray or brush a generous amount of oil on both sides. Leave to air-fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides. For baking, this will take longer, around 35-40 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve the cakes and enjoy these with your dipping sauce of choice. I had mine with tomato ketchup.

8. 8

   You can also enjoy these in wraps, with salads, or even in a burger (if making large patties).