Simple Vegan Meatballs

Name: Simple Vegan Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white onion ((minced)); 3 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 batch flax egg; 8 ounces tempeh* ((or as recipe is written, sub 1 heaping cup rinsed and drained chickpeas for similar result)); 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese; 2 tsp Italian seasonings ((or 1/2 tsp each dried basil and oregano)); 1/4 cup fresh parsley ((optional)); 1/2 cup vegan bread crumbs ((gluten-free for GF eaters // or sub almond meal)); 2 Tbsp your favorite marinara or tomato sauce; Olive oil ((for sautéing)); Salt & pepper ((to taste)); 1/3 cup vegan bread crumbs ((gluten-free for GF eaters)); 1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese