Vegan Buddha Cakes
Looking for a dish that will leave you feeling like a zen master of the kitchen? Look no further than these Vegan Buddha Cakes! Made with a mix of plant-based ingredients, including firm tofu, nut butter, Tamari, green onions, red or yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and parsley, these cakes are bursting with flavor and nutrients, and are all anti-inflammatory, that will make your taste buds and your body feel like they’ve reached Nirvana.
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How to make these Vegan Buddha Cakes
To prepare your Zen-like meal, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Then, get ready for the easy part: throw the Tofu, Water Chestnuts, Tamari, and Green Onions into a food processor and pulse until fine. Then, add all the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth.
Now comes the fun part: spoon out the mixture into patties and place them on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Then, bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and firm to the touch. Once they’re ready, serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the peace and tranquility that comes with each bite.
Are Vegan Buddha Cakes good for you?
Not only are these Vegan Buddha Cakes delicious, but they’re also packed with nutritious ingredients that will make you feel like a true enlightened master. Firm tofu provides plant-based protein, while nut butter adds healthy fats, protein, and fiber, helping to reduce inflammation in the body. The addition of Tamari, green onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and parsley all add their own unique flavor and health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and a boost of vitamins and antioxidants.
What is Tamari?
Tamari is like soy sauce but it is gluten free. The difference in Tamari and soy sauce is that Tamari is typically gluten-free and contains little or no wheat. This makes Tamari an excellent option for people with gluten sensitivities or allergies.
If you do not have Tamari on hand, and do not have a gluten sensitivity, soy sauce can be used in this recipe.
Give them a try!
So, whether you’re a seasoned vegan or a curious carnivore, give these Vegan Buddha Cakes a try and let them take you on a journey to culinary enlightenment. After all, who says healthy eating can’t be fun and delicious?
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Vegan Buddha Cakes
Ingredients
- 12 oz firm Tofu drained
- 8 oz Water Chestnuts (canned) drained
- 3 Tbsp Low-sodium Tamari can sub Soy Sauce
- 3 Green Onions white bottoms only
- 1 Red or Yellow Bell Pepper
- ½ cup Mushrooms
- 4 Tbsp Nut Butter I use 2 Tbsp of Peanut Butter plus 2 Tbsp of Cashew Butter, but others will work
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley curly
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Lightly chop the ingredients down so they can fit into a food processor.
- Put into the food processor the Tofu, Water Chestnuts, Tamari, and Green Onions. Pulse until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients into the food processor. Pulse until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into piles that are 2 Tbsp. each onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until the patties are golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad and enjoy!
