Moo Shu Plant-Based Ground Protein Meatball Bowls
with Bok Choy and Cashews- Wheat
- Cashews
- Sesame
- Soy
- Milk
- Soy
- Milk
- Sesame
- Sulphites
- Tree nuts
- Mustard
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- Egg
- May contain traces of allergens
- Fish
- Crustaceans
Moo shu: Fun to say and even better to eat! Succulent plant-based ground protein meatballs seasoned with Moo Shu Spice Blend and tossed in sweet chili sauce are the stars of the show in this bold, Chinese takeout-inspired dish.
Ingredients
250 g
Plant-Based Ground Protein
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
2 unit(s)
Shanghai Bok Choy
1 unit(s)
Green Onion
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Cashews, chopped
(Contains: Cashews May be present: Soy, Milk, Sesame, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Mustard, Wheat, Peanuts, Egg)
4 tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
(May be present: Egg, Soy, Mustard, Wheat, Fish, Sesame, Milk, Sulphites, Crustaceans)
1 tbsp
Sesame Oil
(Contains: Sesame)
1 unit(s)
Chicken Broth Concentrate
1 tbsp
Moo Shu Spice Blend
(Contains: Soy, Wheat May be present: Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Milk)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
½ tbsp
Oil*
0.31 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add 1 cup (2 cups) water and broth concentrate to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Add rice to the boiling water, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. (NOTE: Reduce heat to low if water is boiling over.)
- Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add plant-based ground protein, panko, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) Moo Shu Spice Blend and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a large bowl.
- Season with pepper, then combine.
- Roll mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs (16 meatballs for 4 ppl).
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the top of the oven, turning halfway, until cooked through, 12-14 min.**
- Meanwhile, separate bok choy leaves, then cut into 1-inch pieces. (TIP: Rinse bok choy leaves to wash away any hidden dirt!)
- Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Thinly slice green onion.
- Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, 1 min.
- Add bok choy. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 2-3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
- Add sweet chili sauce, garlic and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water to the same pan.
- Bring sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add meatballs and sesame oil.
- Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are coated, 1 min.
- Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in green onions, half the cashews and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter.
- Divide rice between bowls. Top with veggies and meatballs.
- Spoon any remaining sauce over meatballs.
- Sprinkle with remaining cashews.
If you've opted to get plant-based ground protein, prepare, cook and plate it the same way the recipe instructs you to prepare, cook and plate the pork.** Disregard tip to add an egg to the mixture.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The plant-based meatballs were flavorful, especially when coated in the sweet chili sauce. Some found the rice bland and wished for more seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Forming meatballs with plant-based protein was time-consuming; consider cooking as crumbles instead for quicker preparation.
- Suggestions: Add more vegetables to make the dish more filling and balanced. Consider using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a fully vegetarian option.
- Portions: Reduce the amount of rice and increase the vegetable portion for a better balance of ingredients.
