Vegan Meatballs Recipe

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Ground cashews and tempeh come together as the base for these stellar vegan meatballs, seared until golden then simmered in tomato sauce.

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Non Vegdiet
1hr total
30minsPrep
30minsCook
1hr total
30m.Prep
30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Vegan Meatballs Recipe

  • As required For the tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.06 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 7 ounce One can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1/4 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • As required For the vegan parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Raw cashews
  • 0.06 cup Nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • As required For the vegan meatballs
  • 1.50 tablespoon Olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 sprig Thyme
  • 1/4 Garlic clove, minced
  • 0.13 Small yellow onion, minced
  • 2 ounce Tempeh, finely ground in a food processor
  • 0.19 cup Vegan parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • 0.13 cup Vegan bread crumbs
  • 0.06 cup Almond milk
  • 0.06 cup Aquafaba
  • 1/2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1/4 tablespoon Minced oregano
  • 1/4 tablespoon Minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • As required Cooked pasta, for serving
  • As required Basil leaves, for garnish
Nutrition
value
774
calories per serving
54 g Fat26 g Protein46 g Carbs11 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    54g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Carbs
    46g
  • Fiber
    11g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    46g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Fiber
    11g

Fats

  • Fat
    54g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    399mg
  • Iron
    8mg
  • Vitamin A
    2098mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    93mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    67mg
  • Vitamin E
    8mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    224mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    515mg
  • Selenium
    24mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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