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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 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
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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