Tofu Meatballs and Beef Meatballs

This is taken verbatim from this recipe. It was so good; there wasn't a need to change it at all!

This is a beef one.

This is a tofu one.

"I Think We're Alone Now" Tommy James and the Shondells

Heard this while driving late at night, and it's still pretty catchy.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup walnuts, ground
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3 lbs firm tofu, pressed

Directions:

Saute the onion, carrot, pepper, garlic and dried herbs in oil until tender, for about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add bread crumbs, walnuts, parsley, mustard, sesame oil, and soy sauce. 

Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands, and add it to the bowl, along with the sauteed vegetables. Mix well. 

Form into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on an oiled baking sheet.

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes, or until crisp and brown on the outside.

Add cooked "meat" balls to your favorite tomato sauce and serve over your favorite pasta.