Best 3 Vegan Sweet And Sour Meatballs Recipes

In the culinary realm, the tantalizing aroma of sweet and sour meatballs has long captivated taste buds, leaving a symphony of flavors dancing on the palate. While traditional recipes often feature meat, this article embarks on a delightful journey to explore the enticing world of vegan sweet and sour meatballs. Here, we unravel the secrets behind crafting delectable plant-based meatballs infused with the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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Fantastic vegan meatballs even my 4-year-old daughter and picky 70-year-old father love!

Provided by Loopy4u

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

½ cup warm water
2 tablespoons egg replacer
1 cup shredded vegan cheese
½ cup grated tofu
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 cup dry bread crumbs, or more as needed
¾ cup grape jelly
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix warm water and egg replacer together in a large bowl. Stir in vegan cheese, tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. Add onion, pecans, Italian seasoning, basil, and sage; mix until well combined. Stir in enough bread crumbs to reach a moist, crumbly texture.
Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place in an 8-inch baking pan.
Mix grape jelly, ketchup, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano in a separate bowl. Pour over meatballs.
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are firm, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.5 calories, Carbohydrate 84.5 g, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1554.8 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

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My mother first made these for me and now I made them all the time - incredibly delicious! Serve as a main course, an appetizer.. doesn't matter, they always taste great!

Provided by KIMCA

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup cottage cheese
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon dried sage
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white vinegar
¾ cup apricot jam
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese until well blended. Mix in 1/2 cup onion, pecans, basil, salt and sage. Stir in bread crumbs. Form the mixture into 2 inch balls, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, apricot jam, ketchup, 1/4 cup onion, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Pour over meatballs.
Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until meatballs are firm, and sauce is thick and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.3 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 2264.4 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

SWEET AND SOUR VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS

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Vegetarian Meatballs -- They really taste like the real thing!! We have fooled many people with this.

Provided by Cherri Olin

Categories Kid Friendly

Time 1h

Yield 12-20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 beaten eggs (you can use egg replacers)
2 cups grated colby cheese (you can use imitation cheese) or 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (you can use imitation cheese)
3/4 cup pecan meal (if you cannot find pecan meal, you can just grind up pecans in your food processor until they are in)
2 tablespoons onion flakes or 2 small onions, chopped
1 cup cracker crumb
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages George Washington broth (golden or dark)
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)

Steps:

Mix ingredients in one at a time until well mixed.
Form into balls with greased hands.
Fry vegetable oil or bake until golden brown lightly on all sides.
Place all of the meatballs in a pan or skillet and pour in 2 cups of water and 2 packages of George Washington Broth.
Simmer until water almost disappears.
(At this point you can use them as regular meat balls make the sauce below) Mix together your sweet and sour sauce.
Place the meatballs in a baking dish or in a crockpot.
Pour sauce over meatballs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or turn on high in the crockpot and leave until all is warm.

Tips:

Choose the right tofu. Extra-firm or super-firm tofu works best for this recipe, as it will hold its shape better during the cooking process.
Press the tofu before using. This will help to remove excess water and make the tofu more firm.
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, carrots, onions, and pineapple.
Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the tofu and vegetables. If it is too thin, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and cook until thickened.
Serve over rice or noodles. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This vegan sweet and sour meatballs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are made with tofu, which is a good source of protein and calcium. The sauce is made with pineapple, vinegar, and soy sauce, which gives it a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.