Healthier, Lighter Half-Meat Meatballs or Meatloaf

Name: Healthier, Lighter Half-Meat Meatballs or Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces textured vegetable protein; 5 ounces tofu; 4 garlic cloves; 12 onion; 4 scallions; 2 stalks celery; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; 12 red pepper; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 lb ground lean pork; 8 ounces lean ground beef; 1 egg; ¾ cup quick-cooking oatmeal; 2 -3 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 tablespoon oil; ⅓ cup low sodium vegetable broth

Servings: persons

6 ounces textured vegetable protein
5 ounces tofu
4 garlic cloves
12 onion
4 scallions
2 stalks celery
1 cup mushroom, chopped
12 red pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lb ground lean pork
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 egg
¾ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
2 -3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon oil
⅓ cup low sodium vegetable broth

1
Reconstitute 1/2 12-ounce package of TSP/TVP according to package directions, in either hot water or with additional hot low-sodium broth.
2
Finely chop the celery, onions, scallions, garlic and mushrooms and 'saute' in 1 T oil for a few minutes, then add the broth and stir over medium heat until soft.
3
Let cool.
4
Crumble the tofu, add the rest of the ingredients and the cooked vegetables and mix well with your hands.
5
Add a more bread crumbs if needed to bind these; they will be light and will firm up a bit in the oven while they cook.
6
Microwave a small amount to taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
7
Form into meatballs and bake on non-stick spray prepared foil until cooked through.
8
I make 1 1/2 inch meatballs, because that's the size my ice cream scooper makes, and I bake them at 350 for about 40 minutes.
9
If you want to make a meatloaf with this, bake it for an hour.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces textured vegetable protein, 5 ounces tofu, 4 garlic cloves, 12 onion, and more.

Yes, Healthier, Lighter Half-Meat Meatballs or Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!