Vegan Meatballs

Plant-based meat products can be loaded with ingredients that you want to avoid or limit. Try this vegan meatball recipe as a healthy alternative. These vegan meatballs are loaded with plant-based protein from quinoa and black beans and are seasoned to perfection.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil, garlic, and shallot and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently

Step 3

Remove from heat (and reserve skillet for later use)

Step 4

In a food processor add black beans, garlic, shallot, salt, oregano, red pepper flake, and fennel; pulse into a loose meal

Step 5

Next add cooked/cooled quinoa, vegan parmesan cheese, tomato paste, fresh basil or parsley, and Worcestershire; pulse to combine until a textured dough forms

Step 6

Taste and adjust flavor as needed

Step 7

If mixture is too tacky or wet, add more vegan parmesan cheese and pulse to combine

Step 8

Scoop 1 ½ Tbsp of the mixture and gently form into small balls using your hands and add to a plate and freeze for 20 minutes

Step 9

Heat an oven-safe metal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat

Step 10

Once hot, add a small amount of oil to prevent sticking, then add the meatballs

Step 11

Sauté for a few minutes, gently turning the meatballs to get a slight crust on either side

Step 12

Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and slightly dry to the touch

Step 13

Serve meatballs as is or with your favorite sauce

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