Italian Meatfree Balls

Italian Meatfree Balls Recipe

By Veegs

Ingredients

8 ounces (227 g) blended soft silken tofu 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

2½ tablespoons (10 g) sun-dried tomatoes (drained and rinsed if packed in oil), minced 1 tablespoon (9 g) capers, drained and minced

¼ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast

1½ teaspoons onion powder

2 cloves garlic, pressed

Scant ½ teaspoon fine salt

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ cup (72 g) vital wheat gluten

1 cup (80 g) panko crumbs

Non-stick cooking spray or oil spray

Favourite vegan marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2In a large bowl, stir the tofu, oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic, salt, basil, thyme, and oregano until combined.

3Add the vital wheat gluten and panko crumbs on top and stir again until thoroughly combined.

4Scoop 2 packed tablespoons (28 g) per ball. Shape into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you run out of the mixture: You should get 16 to 18 balls in all.

5Lightly coat the top of the balls with cooking spray. Bake for 14 minutes, flip, lightly coat the other side with cooking spray, and bake for another 8 minutes or until golden brown.

6Remove from the oven and let stand a few minutes before serving with your favourite marinara.

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