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- by Michelle Blackwood, RN
This is by far the best Vegan Tofu Meatballssmothered in homemade sweet and sour sauce that I have eaten! Tofu meatballs are perfect for someone eating meatless meals for the first time!
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The original recipe was posted, December 29, 2011
Tofu meatballsare delicious served alone as an indulgent appetizer, or with the delicioussweet and sour sauce recipe. If you prefer, you can substitute the sauce with your favorite like marinara sauce for spaghetti dinner or a creamy alfredo sauce or in a sub. I love them with rice and steamed broccoli.
I’m so proud to say that thisVegan Tofu Meatballsrecipeand Cauliflower Nuggets have been served for the past three years at the Vegetarian Society Of DC annual Thanksgiving dinner and has received raved reviews. The great thing is that the recipe is also gluten-free.
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How To Make Vegan Tofu Meatballs
To make the meatballs, make breadcrumbs by blending a slice of bread in a food processor(I used gluten-free bread).
They also freeze well. I prefer to use extra-firm tofu, Trader Joes has a pretty firm tofu. I make my own breadcrumbs by processing the chopped up bread slices in a food processor. Combine withwalnuts, sage, oregano, and basil.
In a food processor or blender, place tofu, liquid amino’s, nutritional yeast flakes, tapioca starch, onion powder, garlic, and sea salt and process.
Pour blended mixture intothebowlwith seasoned breadcrumbs and mix well.
Form into balls and bake for 30 minutes turningmeatballs after 15 minutes. Transfer tofu meatballs to a serving dish and spoon sweet and sour sauce over the tofu meatballs and serve.
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
(Per portion)
- Energy: 415 kcal / 1735 kJ
- Fat: 14 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Carbs: 17 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 30 min
- Ready in: 40 min
- For: 6 Servings
Ingredients
Tofu Meatballs
- 1 package extra-firm tofu, mashed
- 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, or 4 slices or bread
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Bragg's liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch, or cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of rubbed sage
- Pinch of oregano
- Pinch of basil
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, or cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
To Make Tofu Meatballs
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheet or parchment lined baking sheet and set aside.Make breadcrumbs by blending 1-inch pieces of bread in a blender or food processor, scoop breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl. Stir in walnut, sage, oregano, and basil.
- In a food processor or blender, place tofu, liquid amino’s, nutritional yeast flakes, tapioca starch, onion powder, garlic, and sea salt and process.
- Pour blended mixture into the bowl with seasoned breadcrumbs and mix well.Form into balls and bake for 30 minutes turning meatballs after 15 minutes. Transfer tofu meatballs to a serving dish and spoon sweet and sour sauce over the tofu meatballs and serve.
To make Sweet And Sour Sauce
- In a medium saucepan add pineapple juice, tomato sauce, sugar, tapioca starch, onion, garlic and sea salt, whisk.
- Heat sauce over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Whisking constantly, reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens.
Notes
Michelle Blackwood, RN
Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.
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112 Comments
Cali January 21, 2024
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Hello, I am going to try these out today!
Are the nutrition facts for the meatballs only or for the meatballs and sauce together?
Working on my cholesterol and trying to eat more plant-based stuff!Kathy January 17, 2024
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I just made these for spaghetti and sauce. They held together really well. I used an air fryer for some of the meatballs and it was quicker than the oven baked.
Diana October 25, 2023
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Can I use just firm tofu as that’s what I have in hand or will it be too lose?
Michelle Blackwood October 27, 2023
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You can most definitely use firm tofu.
Fransic verso July 22, 2023
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This looks yummy, never tried vegan meatballs before but did eat the meatballs. I wonder how it taste being vegan haha.
Rosey July 21, 2023
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You’re on fire over here. This is the most innovative food blog I have seen in a long time. I was going to say I hope you’re selling these in a recipe book and I see that you are… Sharing it and wishing you all the good luck to accompany your hard work and talent.
Michelle Blackwood July 25, 2023
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Aww Thank you for the support. 😊 much love 🥰
Gapira November 19, 2023
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I am from Rwanda in east Africa i love your cooking skills, thank you for your support
