Tempeh ‘Meatballs’

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans and is a great source of plant-based protein.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Tempeh ‘Meatballs’

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: International, Vegetarian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Tempeh
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a food processor, blend tempeh, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, flaxseed meal, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Optional: Pan-fry the baked meatballs in a skillet for 5 minutes to add extra crispiness.
6. Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve with your favorite sauce or as a topping for pasta or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.