Curried Savory Veggie Neatballs

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground meat substitute
• 1 1/4 cups silken tofu
• 1 tablespoon cup chopped peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
• salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 large ripe tomato
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 to make the"meat" balls, in a large bowl combine the ground meat alternative, 1/4 cup of the tofu, the peanuts, fresh ginger, cilantro, salt, 1/8 tsp.
• 2 of the cayenne and 3/4 cup of the chopped onions.
• 3 shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
• 4 heat 1 tbsp.
• 5 of the oil in a large skillet.
• 6 add the balls and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
• 7 remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• 8 to make the curry sauce, heat the remaining 1 tbsp.
• 9 oil in a skillet.
• 10 add the remaining onions and brown lightly.
• 11 add the cinnamon, cardamom, garlic, turmeric, ground ginger, coriander, remaining cayenne and salt to taste and sauté 2 minutes.
• 12 add the tomato and simmer, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• 13 remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the remaining tofu.
• 14 add enough water to make a thick sauce.
• 15 carefully add the"meat" balls to the sauce and warm over low heat without boiling.
• 16 garnish with the parsley.