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a bowl of delicious mashed potatoes with vegan white bean meatballs and gravy on top
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White Bean 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 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.
Serving: 1gCalories: 2319kcalCarbohydrates: 388gProtein: 77gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 2487mgPotassium: 7761mgFiber: 64gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 22900IUVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 773mgIron: 34mg
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