Tempeh swedish meatballs

This dish was created by Kate Musser, and it's just bursting with flavor!

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Tempeh Swedish Meatballs

This dish was created by Kate Musser, and it's just bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) Tootie's Tempeh, crumbled well
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal (to make flax egg)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp water (to make flax egg)
• 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp herbs de provence or italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp you favorite marinara or tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
• Olive oil for sauteing

For Breading

• 1/3 cup panko
• 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese

Swedish Sauce

• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream, at room temperature
• Fresh parsley and dill

Instructions

1. You can either bake, air fry, or pan fry. If using oven or airfryer, preheat to 375℉.
2. In a small bowl make the flax egg and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoon at a time and form into balls. Mix panko and parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish. Add tempeh balls one or two at a time and roll to coat.
5. If you are pan frying, over a medium-high heat, add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to a skillet. Add the tempeh balls to the hot skillet and brown on each. Set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft and aromatic. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it begins to brown.
7. Deglaze with the broth the add the worcestershire sauce, Dijon and herbs. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in the sour cream about 1 tablespoon at a time until it is well incorporated.
8. Add the tempeh balls back to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Allow them to reheat in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes.
9. Garnish with some more fresh herbs and enjoy!

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