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!
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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.
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
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:
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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions:
This vegan dish can be served with rice, pasta, mushroom gravy, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce or any dish to your liking.
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 .
Yes, chickpeas are great substitutes for meat or beans for they have protein contents too.
Vegan Meatballs
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.
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