Tempeh 'Meatballs' Recipe

Name: Tempeh 'Meatballs'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, cut into 4 pieces; 2 slices whole grain bread; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, cut into 4 pieces
2 slices whole grain bread
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook tempeh in the boiling water to soften the flavor of the tempeh, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool tempeh.
3
Place bread in a food processor and pulse until evenly crumbled. Transfer bread to a large bowl. Crumble cooled tempeh over bread crumbs; add Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well using your hands. Form tempeh mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange 'meatballs' on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip 'meatballs' and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, cut into 4 pieces, 2 slices whole grain bread, 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Tempeh 'Meatballs' 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!

Tempeh 'Meatballs'

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