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Italian Tofu Meatballs Recipe

Delicious and healthy Italian-style tofu meatballs, perfect for a meatless meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 14 oz Firm Tofu drained and pressed
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a food processor, crumble the tofu until it resembles ground meat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, soy sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the meatballs are golden brown.
  6. Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Tofu, Vegetarian
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