Red Lentil Tofu Bites
Red Lentil Tofu Bites is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 170 calories per serving. Recipe by Roopa - Easy Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 2 hrs 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 3 hrs
Cost: $2.50 total, $0.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red Lentils (dry, rinsed)
- 2 cups Water (boiling)
- to taste Seasonings (e.g., salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika)
Instructions
Soak Red Lentils
Place the red lentils in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 15 minutes until softened.
Time: PT15M
Blend to Puree
Transfer the soaked lentils (including any remaining water) to a blender and blitz until a smooth puree forms.
Time: PT5M
Season the Puree
Add your chosen seasonings to the puree and blend or stir until evenly incorporated.
Time: PT2M
Thicken the Mixture
Pour the seasoned puree into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it becomes a super‑thick, dough‑like consistency.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium
Set in the Refrigerator
Transfer the thickened mixture onto a tray, spread it out evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
Time: PT2H
Air Fry the Bites
Cut the chilled slab into bite‑size cubes, arrange them in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, and cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 200°C
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 170
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Last updated: April 17, 2026





