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    Home » Main Entree » Best and Easiest Vegan Meatballs

    Best and Easiest Vegan Meatballs

    by Lainey · Posted: Sep 12, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These delicious Vegan 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!

    Looking for more Thanksgiving dishes? Try my Pumpkin Squash or my Easy Vegan Chilli! And for dessert, try my Pumpkin Pie Jars or my Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes!

    delicious vegan meatballs on a white bowl with a stainless spoon

    What is Vegan Meatballs?

    Vegan 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 a crowd-pleaser 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 you can make this dish with your own version and it can still be as delicious as with 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 which will become a favorite. Give this a try!

    Tips and Procedures:

    • 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 vegan 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 vegan meatballs in an oven according to your preference.
    • Storage: Place the left-over vegan 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.
    a bowl of healthy and delicious vegan meatballs with mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy

    How to Make Vegan Meatballs:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    Mashed Potatoes

    • potatoes
    • garlic cloves
    • butter
    • turmeric
    • dried parsley
    • salt and pepper

    Veggie Balls

    • white beans
    • oats
    • onion
    • carrots
    • dried thyme
    • dried basil
    • oregano
    • olive oil
    • cayenne pepper
    • salt
    • black pepper

    Gravy

    • cornstarch
    • warm water
    • butter
    • onion
    • garlic cloves
    • vegetable broth
    • peas
    • dried parsley
    • dried thyme
    ingredients for vegan meatballs recipe

    Mashed potato:

    In a large pot over high heat, bring water to boil then add diced potatoes, 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:

    mashed potatoes with garlic, butter, turmeric, parsley, salt and pepper mixed together in a large bowl

    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, cayenne pepper and mix until it forms into a dough:

    mashed white beans with a fork in a large bowl then mixed with oats, onion, carrots, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, cayenne pepper

    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:

     fried vegan meatballs in a large non-stick pan

    Gravy:

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with warm water, set aside. Heat a pan on low medium heat with butter. When melted add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Pour vegetable broth, peas, herbs and bring to a simmer, then pour cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened:

    sautéed onions and garlic in a pan then added with vegetable broth, peas, herbs and cornstarch mixture for the gravy

    Prepare your dish with mashed potato, followed by vegeballs and gravy on top. Best served immediately. 

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What to serve with vegan meatballs?

    This vegan dish can be served with rice, pasta, mushroom gravy, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce or any dish to your liking.

    How do you keep vegan meatballs from falling apart?

    Use any combination of grains such as rice or quinoa, breadcrumbs, or flour. To ensure binding, you may add vegan eggs or flax or chia seeds .

    Do you think I could replace the beans with chickpeas?

    Yes, chickpeas are great substitutes for meat or beans for they have protein contents too.

    a bowl of delicious mashed potatoes with vegan meatballs and gravy on top
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    Vegan Meatballs

    These are delicious plant-based balls served over mashed potatoes and vegan gravy. They are so flavorful, comforting and perfect for any occasion!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 2319kcal

    Ingredients

    Mashed Poatotes

    • 1 kg 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 teaspoon 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, bring water to boil then add diced potatoes, 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, 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 medium heat with butter.
    • When melted add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
    • Pour vegetable broth, peas, herbs and bring to a simmer, then pour cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
    • Prepare your dish with mashed potato, followed by vegeballs and gravy on top.
    • Best served immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 2319kcal | Carbohydrates: 388g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 2487mg | Potassium: 7761mg | Fiber: 64g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 22900IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 773mg | Iron: 34mg
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