High Protein Vegan Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
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High Protein Vegan Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
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Introducing our scrumptious vegan gluten-free meatless meatballs! Packed with the goodness of black beans, quinoa, and oats, these tasty bites are perfect for the entire family - even the pickiest eaters. Easy to make with a meaty texture and meal-prep friendly! These high protein vegan meatballs can be served with your favorite sauce for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Get ready to wow your family with this simple yet delicious recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup quick oats add another ½ cup if batter is too wet
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ cup white mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup black olives pitted, about 15
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce gluten free
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Marinara sauce (skip if using store bought)
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tbs coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree 1 can
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Instructions
Making the quinoa meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile cook the quinoa (if you haven't already) as per package directions. Then to a saucepan add the mushrooms and soy sauce and sautee for about 5 minutes.
- To a food processor add in all the ingredients for the meatballs, including the cooked quinoa and sauteed mushrooms. Process until a batter forms. It should be wet but sticky enough that you can form meatballs. If the batter is to wet add in more chickpea flour.
- Roll with your hands into meatballs and place onto a baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes then increase the heat to 425 and shake the pan to move the meatballs around. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden.
Making the marinara sauce
- In a large saucepan over medium heat sautee the onions in the olive oil until soft. Then add in the garlic and spices. Cook for another few minutes then add in the tomatoes and tomato puree.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. If you like a sweeter sauce you can simmer the sauce for another 30 minutes but I find that after 15-20 minutes the sauce is perfect.
- Add in the meatballs, stir and turn off the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the meatballs to absorb some of the sauce. Then serve over pasta, rice or with a side salad.NOTES
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- Storage: Place the cooked meatballs in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat them in the microwave, or in the oven with your favorite sauce until heated through.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze your meatballs before adding them to the sauce. Place the cooked meatballs into a freezer-safe container and freeze them for 2-3 months. You can also freeze the uncooked meatballs by placing them onto a parchment-lined pan and freezing. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container. When you're ready to enjoy them, reheat the cooked meatballs directly from the freezer in your preferred sauce or bake the uncooked meatballs in the oven at the same temperature as the original recipe, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1meatball
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
126mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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