Need a new idea for Meatless Monday? Give these Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs a try. They are deliciously satisfying and possibly the best vegan meatballs you will ever taste!
This post is dedicated to all the hard-core meat-eaters out there you'll love our vegan meatballs. Think of it as an invitation or a dare to get out of your comfort zone. To get rid of your preconceived notions about vegan food. Because let's face it, chances are, you have them. And that's ok! I have a lot of friends who do, and they're still my friends (even one in particular who LOVES to tease me about it every time he sees me..)
Please understand, our goal here isn't to "convert" you (yes, we are Spanish, but Inquisition techniques aren't our thing..). Our goal is to help you broaden your horizons, step outside your (culinary) box if you will. And also realize that (wait, you may wanna sit down for this one) you eat vegan stuff every day (unless, of course, you've never had a carrot, or an apple, or a banana, or pasta, or peanut butter or an Oreo cookie in your life... ).
We're not even gonna ask you to play pretend. No. We're not gonna look you in the eye and tell you that these veggie meatballs taste just like the "real" thing. Why? Because they're made with beans, quinoa, nuts and kale, that's why. And beans, quinoa, nuts and kale taste nothing like meat (and if anyone tries to tell you the opposite, well, you can save the eye rolling for them). That doesn't mean they don't taste good though. Doesn't mean they can't be part of your menu rotation every now and then, right? You can give them a try. You like them great, you don't, try something else! The point is, whether it's food or life in general, being receptive to new ideas and experiences can't hurt. Worst thing that can happen ,you'll learn something new! You know what they say, the mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work unless it's open.
Enjoy... Or not! As long as you try 😉
Need more veggie meatball ideas? Check out these two recipes:
Cauliflower Quinoa Meatless Meatballs In Coconut Turmeric Sauce
Spinach Veggie Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce - Vegan & Paleo!
More Delicious Pasta Recipes
- Pasta with Chickpeas, Olives and Cheese
- Pea and Artichoke Pasta
- High Protein Pasta Puttanesca
- chickpea pasta
- Penne Pasta With Vegan Cauliflower & Walnut Kale Pesto
Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 18 1x
Description
Need a new idea for Meatless Monday? Give these Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs a try. They are deliciously satisfying and possibly the best vegan meatballs you will ever taste!
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 ½ cups chopped kale
- 1 cup canned white beans
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tsp dry thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Generously coat 2 mini muffin tins with cooking spay (you will only need 18 )
- Cook quinoa according to instruction on the package. Set aside to drain well
- Place the chopped kale in a heat safe bowl. Add boiling water to cover an let sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze the excess water using your hands
- Combine all the ingredients (including cooked quinoa and kale) in a food processor and pulse until all the ingredients are well combined
- Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons into each muffin tin and bake for 40 minutes. Let them cool before taking them out of the tins
- Serve with spaghetti and your favorite sauce and grate some cashews on top to make it look like parmesan cheese.
Notes
These vegan meatballs are delicate. If you are serving them with spaghetti and sauce, make sure to add them to the plate last. If you cook them in the sauce they will fall apart
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.7
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 8.3
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
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