Recipe
Vegan & Gluten-Free Black Bean Quinoa Meatballs
If you grew up in an Italian household, chances are that meatballs were a staple food. Although they might be delicious to some people, others want a more fiber-filled and plant-based option. I tried to make these black bean & quinoa meatballs and found that they were a great alternative to traditional meatball recipes!
The black beans in this recipe act as a binder for the meatballs while the quinoa adds a unique crunch. And for our gluten-free folks, these meatballs are safe to eat!
I served these meatballs to my parents with pasta and grilled asparagus. Although the red sauce didn't entirely match the flavor profile of the meatballs (I would recommend a cream sauce instead), it provided a hearty option for our plates.
Vegan Black Bean & Quinoa Meatballs
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 shallot
- 1 cup cooked quinoa made according to package directions
- 2 tsp. fennel seeds
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. liquid aminos
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- Olive oil for sautéing