Vegan Meatballs (Easy, Protein-Packed & Perfectly Meaty)

Name: Vegan Meatballs (Easy, Protein-Packed & Perfectly Meaty)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ((plus more for brushing or spraying)); 1 yellow onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1 cup dry TVP granules ((also called textured vegetable protein)); 1 cup vegan beefless broth, mushroom broth, or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

These easy vegan meatballs are hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein. Made with pantry-friendly TVP (textured vegetable protein), they bake up tender and meaty with lightly crisp edges. Perfect for spaghetti, meatball subs, bowls, or appetizers, and they freeze beautifully for meal prep.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:06:10 GMT