Uncrabby Patties – VeganMoFo Day 6

My kids are big fans of what they often call “Crabby Patties.” These patties are actually made of tuna, not crab and are an easy recipe that I got from my grandmother years ago.  When some of them started going vegetarian and then vegan, I at first just made them Boca or something else when everyone else ate the patties.  But, eventually I decided they needed some sort of replacement patty and started making these tofu (or tofu + garbanzo) patties for them when others were having the tuna.  So, I’m passing on both recipes here, in case you need to cook for some pesky omnivores with your vegans.

“Crabby Patties” aka Tuna Patties

2 cans chunk tuna in water
1 sleeve crushed saltines
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil

Mash tuna, add crushed saltines and eggs and mix well.  Add salt and pepper and knead until dispersed.  Form into patties.  Slightly oil a baking pan and place patties on pan in 350* oven.  Turn when browned.  Serve with or without buns.

Uncrabby Patties aka Tofu Patties

1 container extra firm tofu
(optional – 1 can garbanzo beans blended)
1 sleeve crushed saltines (may need slightly more if using the beans too)
2 t soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil

This recipe works just like the one above, except you add the soy sauce and sub in the tofu for the tuna.  If you are using the garbanzos as well, blend or puree them before adding to the mashed tofu.

Easy peasy and tasty too.