These delicious white bean meatballs are plant-based balls made with white beans, carrots, and seasonings, then served over mashed potatoes with vegan gravy. They are perfect for a healthy and hearty vegan meal on any occasion!
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What are White Bean Meatballs?
White Bean Meatballs are delicious and flavorful plant-based balls made with white beans, carrots, spices, and seasonings. They are served over mashed potatoes with a healthy vegan gravy, which makes a hearty bowl of comfort food at its finest! It is a protein-rich, versatile, and crowd -pleasing dish that's perfect for any occasion and can be served any time of the day.
Meatballs can be cooked in different forms, and they can be served with many kinds of side dishes. The best part is that you can make this dish with your own version, and it can still be as delicious as the others!
If you're looking for a satisfying comfort food, this recipe is perfect for you. It is simple to make yet so healthy and delicious, and it will become a favorite. Give this a try!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- potatoes
- garlic cloves
- butter
- turmeric
- dried parsley
- salt and pepper
- white beans
- oats
- carrots
- dried basil
- oregano
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- warm water
- onion
- vegetable broth
- peas
- dried thyme
Instructions
Mashed potato:
In a large pot over high heat, bring water to a boil, then add diced potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes. When tender, remove from the heat, drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
Add garlic, butter, turmeric, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, then mash potatoes while hot; set aside.
Prepare vegeballs:
In a large mixing bowl, add white beans and mash with a fork.
Add oats, onion, carrots, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper, and mix until it forms into a dough.
Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then roll the dough into balls and fry each side until golden brown.
Gravy:
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with warm water; set aside. Heat a pan over low to medium heat with butter.
When melted, add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Pour vegetable broth and peas, add herbs, and bring to a simmer; then pour the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
Prepare your dish with mashed potatoes, followed by veggie balls and gravy on top. Best served immediately.
Substitutions and Variations
- Feel free to switch up and/or add ingredients to your liking.
- You can use whatever beans or chickpeas you have on hand for the white bean meatballs.
- You may add flaxseed egg for a better binding.
- You can mix the ingredients in a food processor or blender to save time.
- You may deep-fry or bake these white bean meatballs in an oven according to your preference.
Storage Tips
- Place the leftover white bean meatballs in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You may also freeze them in heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap to further extend the shelf life.
FAQ
White Bean Meatballs
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 1 kilogram potatoes washed peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- salt and peper to taste
Veggie Balls
- 1 ½ cups white beans boiled
- 2 cups oats
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Gravy
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup peas
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Instructions
Mashed Poatoes
- In a large pot over high heat, boil the water, then add diced potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes.
- When tender, remove from heat, drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add garlic, butter, turmeric, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, then mash potatoes while hot, set aside.
Vegetarian Balls
- In a large mixing bowl, add white beans and mash with a fork.
- Add oats, onion, carrots, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper, and mix until it forms into a dough.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then roll the dough into balls and fry each side until golden brown.
Gravy
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with warm water; set aside.
- Heat a pan on low to medium heat with butter.
- When melted, add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
- Pour vegetable broth, peas, and herbs, and bring to a simmer, then pour cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
- Prepare your dish with mashed potatoes, followed by veggie balls and gravy on top.
- Best served immediately.
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Queenie says
Great recipe to try!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Yes, it is. Thanks for dropping by, Queenie. 🙂