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