Tempeh "Meat" Balls with Mushrom Gravy

Tempeh "Meat" Balls

Ingredients:

1 package of original tempeh, diced small

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1 egg

1/4 cup onion, diced

1 tbsp. hemp seeds

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1 tbsp. olive oil

garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and then bake on an oiled cookie sheet at 350 for 30 minutes.  Serve over mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach.  Enjoy! 

Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients:
2 tbsp. olive oil
5 oz mushrooms de-stemmed and chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 TB whole wheat flour
1/2 cup broth ( can use chicken or vegetable)
1 cup unsweetened oat milk ( or whatever type of milk you prefer
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
salt to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp worcestire sauce

Instructions:

Add the mushrooms & olive oil to pan on medium heat, saute for about 5 minutes. then add your onion & garlic to the pan, saute for another 3-5 minutes. Stir in your flour, making sure there is no clumps, then add the rest of your ingredients & bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat & continue cooking until the gravy reaches your desired consistency (about another 5-7 minutes). Add your salt & pepper to taste & enjoy!