Vegan "Meat" Balls Recipe Video
Ingredients
| For meat balls | ||
| Shredded veganrella cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm), chopped finely | |
| Onion | 1⁄2 , chopped finely | |
| Walnut pieces | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Wheat germ | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Sage | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Tablespoon (for frying) | |
| For vegan egg replacer | ||
| Egg replacer | 6 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 8 Tablespoon | |
| For sauce | ||
| Stewed tomatoes | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tomato paste | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Italian seasoning | To Taste | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Grape gelly/Chili/spaghetti sauce | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 887 Calories from Fat 587
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67 g102.3%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g29.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0.15 mg0.05%
Sodium 681 mg28.4%
Total Carbohydrates 58 g19.3%
Dietary Fiber 15.7 g63%
Sugars 25 g
Protein 24 g47.1%
Vitamin A 21.9% Vitamin C 32.8%
Calcium 17.5% Iron 36.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
MAKING
2. FOR MAKING SAUCE
In a large bowl add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar and grape jelly. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
3. FOR MAKING MEAT BALLS
In a bowl, add shredded veganrella cheese, garlic, onion, walnuts, wheat germ, salt, sage, egg replacer and mix well to combine. Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls. In a pan, heat the oil and fry the balls until brown.
FINALIZING
4. Transfer the meat balls into a baking dish and pour over the sauce to cover the meat balls. Place in the oven at 350 Degree F for 30 minutes.
SERVING
5. Serve the Vegan Meat Balls with the potato salad, roasted peppers and onion.
Editors Review
Here's a fine video showing a vegan meatball recipe for all non-meat eaters. The dish is so close to the meat based version that even a meat lover would not be able to make out the difference. It is a must try for everyone.Chef
