Albondigas de Soja

Albondigas de Soja are delicious, hearty vegan meatballs made from protein-rich soy flour, seasoned with traditional Spanish spices. These flavorful meatballs are perfect for lunch, served with a savory tomato sauce and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

• Soy flour - 100 grams
• Chickpea flour - 50 grams
• Vegetable broth - 150 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce - 200 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy flour, chickpea flour, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Gradually add vegetable broth to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. While the dough is resting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the tomato sauce and let simmer.
4. After resting, shape the dough into small meatballs, about 2-3 cm in diameter.
5. Carefully place the meatballs in the simmering tomato sauce and cook for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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