Veg Greek Meatballs in a Fragrant Tomato Sauce with

Name: Veg Greek Meatballs in a Fragrant Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 8-oz. pkg. plain seitan, rinsed and drained; 1 8-oz. pkg. low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta; 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 Tbs. lemon juice; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh dill; 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint and/or parsley, plus more for garnish; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 25-oz. jar tomato sauce; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

Servings: persons

3 8-oz. pkg. plain seitan, rinsed and drained
1 8-oz. pkg. low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbs. lemon juice
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh dill
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint and/or parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 25-oz. jar tomato sauce
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

1
Pulse seitan in food processor until finely ground.
2
Transfer to bowl, and add all ingredients except oil, tomato sauce, and feta.
3
Mash mixture with hands or potato masher until mixture comes together.
4
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5
Chill 30 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 350F.
7
Coat baking dish with oil.
8
Scoop seitan mixture into golf ballsize meatballs, and place in prepared baking dish.
9
Bake 20 minutes.
10
Pour tomato sauce over meatballs, and sprinkle with feta (if using).
11
Bake 30 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 8-oz. pkg. plain seitan, rinsed and drained, 1 8-oz. pkg. low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta, 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Veg Greek Meatballs in a Fragrant Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese 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!

Veg Greek Meatballs in a Fragrant Tomato Sauce with Feta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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