Smoky Mushroom and Tempeh “Meatballs” with Fridge Raid Pasta

A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings ...A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. Read more A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. A high-protein, vegetarian take on a comfort food classic. We have served this with our hidden-veggie, fridge-raid pasta sauce, which not only brings natural sweetness and flavour, it makes this dish full of fibre. This recipe showcases how versatile tempeh can be - these satisfying “meatballs” are guaranteed to satisfy plant-based eaters and omnivores alike.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
60 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Soy, Gluten View all Milk, Fennel, Olive oil, Courgette, Peppers, Celery, Tomato, Tofu, Dairy, Basil, Carrot, Paprika, Onion, Grains, Mushroom, Soy, Oats, Tempeh, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

30g
Protein
599kcal
Calories
18g
Total Fat
86g
Carbs
15g
Sugars
21g
Fibre
298mg
Calcium
23%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
202mg
Magnesium
48%
 
1656mg
Potassium
35%
 
506mg
Sodium
22%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.3mcg
Vitamin B12
13%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.1mg
Vitamin E
27%
 
168mcg
Vitamin B9
42%
 
996mcg
Vitamin A
111%
 
78mg
Vitamin C
87%
 
5.1mg
Zinc
46%
 
56mcg
Vitamin K
47%
 
1.3mg
Copper
144%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B2
54%
 
9.6mg
Vitamin B3
60%
 
1.7mg
Vitamin B6
100%
 
624mg
Phosphorus
50%
 
Protein: 30g; Calories: 599kcal; Total Fat: 18g; Carbs: 86g; Sugars: 15g; Fibre: 21g; Calcium: 298mg (23%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 202mg (48%); Potassium: 1656mg (35%); Sodium: 506mg (22%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg (13%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.1mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 168mcg (42%); Vitamin A: 996mcg (111%); Vitamin C: 78mg (87%); Zinc: 5.1mg (46%); Vitamin K: 56mcg (47%); Copper: 1.3mg (144%); Vitamin B2: 0.7mg (54%); Vitamin B3: 9.6mg (60%); Vitamin B6: 1.7mg (100%); Phosphorus: 624mg (50%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Soy, Gluten View all Milk, Fennel, Olive oil, Courgette, Peppers, Celery, Tomato, Tofu, Dairy, Basil, Carrot, Paprika, Onion, Grains, Mushroom, Soy, Oats, Tempeh, Bell Peppers, Gluten, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the smoky mushroom and tempeh "meatballs"
white onion
finely diced
garlic cloves
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
tamari
Swaps: soy sauce
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
For the pasta sauce
garlic cloves
finely diced
white onion
Swaps: red onion, shallot
finely diced
celery
Swaps: leek
finely diced
carrot
peeled and finely diced
red pepper
deseeded and finely diced
courgette
water
or as needed
To serve
wholegrain spaghetti
basil
roughly chopped
parmesan cheese
Swaps: nutritional yeast
finely grated
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat half of the olive oil for the "meatballs" in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

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