Crispy Breaded Sauerkraut Balls with Tempeh, Chia, and Mushrooms - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 lb pkg mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 8 1/2 oz pkg tempeh (finely chopped or pulsed in food processor until crumbly)
• 1 1/2 cups packed sauerkraut (drained)
• 2 Tbsp ground chia seeds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (lightly crushed)
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs (divided)
• 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
• 6 Tbsp beer or water