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Vegan Black Bean Meatballs

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/vegan-black-bean-meatballs/

Ingredients

The Meatballs

  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill rolled oats
  • 1 400 ml can black beans, strained and drained
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup white onion, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp flax seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce

The BBQ Sauce

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped finely
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ - 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp molasses (optional)

Garnish

  • to taste fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Blend the meatball ingredients until well combined, ensuring no loose flour remains.
  2. Roll the mixture into meatballs, using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop for size consistency.
  3. Chill the rolled meatballs in the fridge while preparing the BBQ sauce.
  4. In a medium pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Use a hand blender to thicken and blend the BBQ sauce, then set aside.
  7. In a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil and cook the meatballs for about 1 minute on each side.
  8. Add BBQ sauce to the pan and cook covered for 5-6 minutes until the meatballs are heated through.
  9. Serve hot with rice, alone, or with salad.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
12 - 14
Calories
250
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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