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Vegan Soutzoukakai (Greek Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce)

How to Make Vegan Soutzoukakia
A Greek family favourite, veganised
Freya
4.99 from 92 votes
Prep 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion - chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic - minced
  • 450 g Tomatoes - tinned
  • 1/3 cup Red Wine
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • Pinch Dried Thyme

Rissoles:

  • 1 cup TVP - soaked in ½ cup water
  • ½ cup Pecans - toasted
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 100 g Mushrooms
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley - fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Pinch Oregano

Instructions

To make the tomato sauce

  • To make the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil until softened.
  • Add the red wine and let simmer until almost evaporated.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, cumin, thyme and seasoning.
  • Simmer until the sauce has reduced, thickened and tastes unctious! Set to one side.

To make the Rissoles

  • To make the rissoles, soak the TVP in a medium bowl with the half cup of water. The mixture will only dampen slightly, you want it remain some texture.
  • In a food processor, finely chop the walnuts. Add to the bowl.
  • Process the mushrooms, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and nutritional yeast until a smooth pate forms.
  • Add this to the bowl along with the breadcrumbs, oregano and seasoning.
  • Mix will and then stir in the flour to form a stiff mixture.
  • If the mixture is a little too sticky, add a bit more flour and chill for half an hour or so.
  • Form into rissole shapes and lightly fry in a little oil until browned.
  • Add the Rissoles to the sauce and gently simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Serve the Rissoles and Sauce over the Bulgur Wheat Pilaf.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Soutzoukakai (Greek Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce)
Serving Size
 
200 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
345
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Sodium
 
692
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
567
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
1034
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
136
mg
14
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.