Easy Vegan Meatballs with TVP

Name: Easy Vegan Meatballs with TVP
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16-18 meatballs
Ingredients: 2 cups TVP mince; 350ml water; 4 tbsp oat flour; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1½ tbsp olive oil, separated; 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp nutmeg powder; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 – 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (optional)

If you’re craving something “meaty,” these easy vegan meatballs surely deliver. The TVP mince offers a satisfying mouthfeel, making them a moreish snack on their own. They are also a fantastic addition to pasta sauce, and pair perfectly with gravy, mashed potatoes and steamed greens!

By Amanda Williams

Equipment

A pot
Baking tray
Baking paper

Ingredients

2 cups TVP mince
350ml water
4 tbsp oat flour
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1½ tbsp olive oil, separated
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp nutmeg powder
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 – 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 200C. In a pot, heat 1 tsp olive oil and add diced onions, cook until browned.
Add TVP, stir and cook together for about a minute. Add remaining ingredients except for oat flour and leftover olive oil. Simmer until water is completely absorbed – about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Add the oat flour and mix well until all the flour is incorporated. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Using wet hands, shape into 1-2 inch balls and place evenly on baking tray. Drizzle remaining olive oil and Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.