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Vegan Meatball Recipe

November 13, 2014 by DinnerPlanner

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Delicious Vegan Meatball Recipe Cooked in Tomato Sauce

Every now and then it’s interesting to try a different style of eating.  These meatballs are 100% Vegan Meatballs… made with no meat!  There is nothing in these meatballs that comes from an animal, yet the taste will throw you because you will definitely think there has to be at least a little meat cooked in them.

These vegan (meatless) meatballs are actually very simple to make. Once you have the rice cooked and cooled it’s pretty easy from there.

Now that “Meatless Mondays” have started to gain popularity, tasty meatless recipes are in demand. And this is one you will definitely want to try.  Let us know what you think!

Experiment with different ways of adding more grains and vegetables to your diet in a way that you enjoy!

These meatballs are from  “Chef Chloe” who has an amazing way of getting you excited about Vegan dishes.

She is in no way trying to get people to convert to the Vegan way of eating, but more so she just wants you to give it a try.  And that’s exactly what I did and I must say I was pleased.

Chef Chloe makes these into Meatball Sliders … but I must say it is VERY difficult not to add that big little pile of cheese on top!  But I did not.  I stayed true and they were delicious.

How to Make Delicious Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms (I used sliced baby bella mushrooms)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups cooked brown rice, cooled
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon  black pepper

2 cup marinara sauce, heated

Saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in olive oil until tender.  Add the rice to the pan and sprinkle with the spices, salt and pepper.  Cook for about 2 minutes and then stir in the  bread crumbs and flour.

Place everything in a food processor and pulse until everything comes together.   I used a mini food chopper and it worked just fine.  You just have to do this in smaller batches.

Form meatballs with your hands and brown in a skillet using a little bit of olive oil.  Add the tomato sauce to skillet with the meatballs or you can heat it up in a separate pan.

This was such a delicious combination!  Mushrooms, brown rice and green onions! We could of eaten half of this right out of the pan!

delicous meat free vegan meatballs

 

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Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

You won't believe there isn't any beef in these meatballs! - Try these super-delicious vegan meatballs for dinner.

Course: Healthy Dinner
Cuisine: American
About: Vegan Meatball Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 232 kcal
Author: DinnerPlanner
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms I used sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice cooled
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce heated
Instructions
  1. Saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add the rice to the pan and sprinkle with the spices, salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes and then stir in the bread crumbs and flour.
  2. Place everything in a food processor and pulse until everything comes together. I used a mini food chopper and it worked just fine. You just have to do this in smaller batches.
  3. Form meatballs with your hands and brown in a skillet using a little bit of olive oil. Add the tomato sauce to skillet with the meatballs or you can heat it up in a separate pan.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 1429mg62%
Potassium 690mg20%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 620IU12%
Vitamin C 13.3mg16%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Even if you have no intentions of eating a Vegan meal, you will love this Vegan Meatball Recipe!

 

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