If you're looking for a satisfying and healthy vegan meal, you can't go wrong with vegan meatballs. These meatballs are made with wholesome ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious. They're perfect for a family dinner, meal prep, or even as a party snack. In this blog, we'll share a recipe for healthy vegan meatballs that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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| Healthy Vegan Meatballs |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cooked quinoa, rolled oats, chopped walnuts, chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
5. Serve the vegan meatballs with your favorite sauce, pasta, or salad.
Precautions:
- Make sure the lentils and quinoa are fully cooked before adding them to the mixture. Undercooked lentils or quinoa can result in a grainy texture and make the meatballs fall apart.
- If you don't have rolled oats, you can substitute them with breadcrumbs or almond flour.
- Don't overmix the ingredients, as this can result in tough and chewy meatballs.
- You can also pan-fry the meatballs in a little bit of oil for a crispy texture.