Tofu (mock ) Crab Cakes

I've made this several time,even for guests on Christmas Eve, who were vegaeterians . My one daughter is a vegeterian  so I know she will like this. Now don't be afraid of the tofu , you may be surprised and like it , so give a try.

You will 1 package of firm tofu, mashed with a potato masher
Old Bay seasoning
1/2 green and 1/2 red pepper diced, saute
about 1/2 of a small onion diced, saute
1/2 celery sitck, chopped, saute
1 clove of garlic crushed
3-4 dro
of hot sauce
1/2 tea of cayanne pepper
3 egg whites
1 tea lemon juice
about 1/2 cup of bread crumbs (panko or regular)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tea of garlic powder

Mash tofu.
In a sm
all pan saute peppers, onions and celery till tender
cool.

Add all other ingredients into mashed tofu
When the veggie mixture is cooled  mix into tofu.
Take a cookie sheet and either spray it or spread 1 tbl of canola oil on sheet.
Place some bread crumbs in a dish you will need them for your hands
Take mixture and form a ball and then flatten to the thickness you want put some bread crumbs in your hands
while doing this.
Place cakes on sheet pan (you should get about 6-7) Shake on a little paprika on them,gives it good color
Place in fridge for at least an hour before cooking. You can make these ahead of time if you'd like.

Heat oven to 400 and bake for about 20 minutes or until they get brown and are firm.
Serve how you would a real crab cake. On a bun with lettuce, tomato, tarter sauce or with cocktail sauce
Put them over a nice green salad.