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Meat-less balls

Try these vegetarian meatballs with pasta, rice, pitta or salad.
Tempeh meatballs in tomato sauce with balsamic vinegar
by Dr Rupy Aujla

Packed with antioxidants, low in saturated fat and high in protein, this delicious vegan dinner is great for gut health.

Serve with mixed grains, wholewheat pasta or toast on the side if you fancy.



Each serving provides 452 kcal, 27.5g protein, 40.1g carbohydrate (of which 14.1g sugars), 21.9g fat (of which 3.8g saturates), 9.4g fibre and 0.08g salt.

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