The ultimate, fail-safe "meatballs" (vegan, gluten-free)
Incredibly flavorful vegan meatballs with delicious quinoa and black beans. Ideal for frying thanks to its firm consistency. Crispy, filling, the delicious balls are rounded off with a tasty tomato sauce and pasta al dente.
Prepare quinoa according to package directions and allow to cool completely.
Place in a large bowl and mix with all other ingredients to form a uniform dough. I work with my hands, so the consistency becomes a little coarser. Alternatively, work with a food processor to get a finer consistency.
190 g Quinoa, 240 g black beans, 30 ml Frying oil or other high heat oil, 110 g white onion, 1 Garlic clove, 40 g vegan parmesan, 30 g Tomato paste, 3 g fresh basil, 2 tbspn Oregano, 1-2 Bird Eye Chili, 90 g gluten free oatmeal, 25 g Replace ground flaxseed, 1 tbspn Tamari
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the pan on the stove and heat with 2 tablespoons of frying oil.
Shape dough into 14 equal-sized balls using a spoon (or ice cream scoop). TIP: With the ice cream scoop you get 7 equal portions at first, which you can then divide again. Yes at will you can also form larger balls.
Add to pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until a golden brown crust forms. Then spread on the baking sheet and put in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
In the meantime make the HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCEmanufacture. To do this, in the same pan in which previously made the balls, saute the oil together with the onion, garlic and tomato paste until translucent. Gradually add all the other ingredients and cook until the balls are baked.
110 g white onion, 1 Garlic clove, 60 g Tomato paste, 240 g Canned or jarred tomatoes in pieces or whole, 10 g fresh basil, 1 tbspn Oregano, 1 tbspn Thyme, ½ tbspn Marjoram, ½ tbspn Rosemary, 12 g brown sugar or coconut blossom sugar, 15 ml Balsamic vinegar, 30 ml Frying oil or other high heat oil
Remove the balls from the oven and arrange them in the tomato sauce.
Serve together with (optional) spaghetti, ciabatta and basil and enjoy.
Spaghetti or other pasta to taste, Fresh basil, Ciabatta
Balls keep (not soaked in tomato sauce) keep 4-5 days airtight in the refrigerator, up to 1 month in the freezer.