How does spaghetti and meatballs a la vegan/gluten free sound to you all?
Mmmm... sounds yummy right? Good thing 
Wait a minute-hold the phone! We're not using noodles, not using dairy, not using meat... so what are we going to do?
Let's get wild! A little creativity and we'll have something whipped up in no time!
Ingredients:
For the 'noodles':
- 1 round eggplant (they call them 'round mauves')
- 1 Japanese eggplant
- 1 bunch green spring onions
- 1 bunch baby bok choy
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
For the 'meatballs':
- 1 piece tempe (fermented soybeans)
- 3 small tomatoes
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 bunch chives
For the 'tomato sauce':
- 7-10 small tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic (sliced thinly)
For the 'cheese':
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 3 chive stems
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon (juice)
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- Water as needed
Making it happen:
Part 1: Noodles
- Slice eggplant into thin rounds carefully with a knife or mandolin
- Pour coconut oil into a pan, add in spices and green onion for a couple minutes
- Place each slice into the oil and make sure to distribute the spice all over by shaking the pan
- Add in asparagus
- Cook together on low until soft
- Add bok choy to a pan with spice and oil on low, it doesn't need long!
Part 2: Tomato 'Sauce'
OK, it's not really 'sauce' it's more fun this way though, promise!
- Slice tomatoes quite thin (not too thin or they will not hold together)
- Put a tab of coconut oil in a skillet
- Add in sliced garlic on low
- Place tomato slices into skillet and swirl around to blend in with garlic
- Let soften then remove from heat
Cashew Herb 'Cheese'
- Put all ingredients into a food processor or personal blender
- Add water as needed
- Blend until desired consistency is formed
Tempe "meat" Balls
- Cut tempe into smaller pieces
- Take a couple of pieces of chive and chop into small sections
- Cut 3 tomatoes into quarters
- Put all ingredients plus spices into food processor and blend until mixture becomes sticky
- Take small pieces out at a time and roll into balls
- Place balls in some coconut oil on a skillet and fry all sides until crispy
Bon appetite!
- Layer eggplant, asparagus and bok choy on the bottom of the dish (noodles)
- Place tempe balls on top
- Add on the garlic tomato 'sauce'
- Serve with a side of cheese
- Enjoy!
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Until next time,
XO,
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