How to Make Erin's Veggie Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs? Look no further than Erin's Veggie Meatballs! Packed with flavor and nutrients, these veggie meatballs are a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you're a vegetarian, looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, or simply want a tasty meatless option, these veggie meatballs are sure to be a hit.

One of the great things about Erin's Veggie Meatballs is that they are incredibly versatile. They ca...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups boiling water
  • 2 cups texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 1 ¾ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh red chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour, or as needed
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 24 meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Pour boiling water over TVP in a bowl. Add soy sauce. Let sit to rehydrate, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion until very soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add chile pepper, ginger, and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
  • Stir cilantro, oregano, and basil into the rehydrated TVP. Stir with a fork; add bread crumbs and beaten egg. Stir in the onion mixture and whole-wheat flour. Grind pepper liberally over the mixture.
  • Scoop mixture by tablespoons into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the meatballs with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn the meatballs and continue to bake until thoroughly browned, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 734mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 161mg