VEGAN MEATBALLS WITH GRAVY | GLUTEN-FREE RECIPE

I have made these meatless meatballs a couple of times now, always with some variations. Finally, I created a recipe which totally convinced me. And not only I love these vegan meatballs, my boyfriend is a big fan as well. They are spicy, hearty and satisfying. And the gravy is seriously the best gravy I have ever made! Both recipes are plant-based, gluten-free, nut-free, and easy to make. You most likely already have all the ingredients at home or can buy them in the next store!

What I love about these vegan meatballs, is, that they can be served with (mashed) potatoes, rice, and pasta. I prefer mashed potatoes since I love mashed potatoes a lot. But every combo tastes very delicious. You can get creative and eat them a couple of times per week but serve them differently every time which means that meals never get boring.

This hearty gravy is a perfect match for these vegan meatballs. They taste so good together and therefore I am sharing both recipes for you! You can store gravy leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.

Ingredients
Vegan meatballs:

• One 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (250 g)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (35 g)
• 1/2 cup instant oats (GF if needed) (45 g)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (60 g)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp ground chia seeds or flax seeds
• Spice mix: 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Gravy:

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water (360 ml)
• 1/3 cup plant-based cream or canned coconut milk (80 ml)
• 3 1/2 tbsp tomato paste (100 g)
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
• Ground spice mix: 3 tsp curry powder, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar), sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
• Fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Prepare mashed potatoes as described in this recipe or make your favorite pasta or rice (whatever you want to serve with your vegan meatballs).
3. ........................................

for full recipes please see : elavegan.com

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