Monday, May 27, 2024

Recipe: Easy Vegan Black Bean Meatballs

From onegreenplanet.org

Easy Vegan Black Bean Meatballs are a delicious plant-based alternative to regular meatballs. These hearty and savoury veggie meatballs are perfect over pasta with marinara sauce, a party appetizer, or making an incredible vegan meatball sub. Low-fat, oil-free, and filling!

Serves

12

Cooking Time

30

Ingredients You Need for Easy Vegan Black Bean Meatballs [Vegan]

  • 1 flax egg
  • 1 can (15-ounce) low sodium or no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (to make use: 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, to taste

How to Prepare Easy Vegan Black Bean Meatballs [Vegan]


                                                                                                      Image Credit : Shane Martin


  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then prepare the flax egg and set it aside.
  2. 2. Drain and rinse the black beans, microwave for 1 minute, and mash with a fork or potato masher until they are fairly smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, including the flax egg, and mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should have a firm, but mouldable, dough consistency.
  3. 3. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a ball, and set on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all of the black bean meatball mixture has been used.
  4. 4. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The black bean meatballs should crisp up on the outside.
  5. 5. Remove from the oven, let sit for just a couple of minutes. Enjoy as you would regular meatballs.
  6. 6. Serving Suggestion: Place the cooked black bean meatballs in a non-stick frying pan or skillet, add your favourite marinara sauce, and cook over medium heat until everything is hot. Remove from heat and enjoy!

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