Description
A healthy and delicious vegan alternative to traditional meatballs made with black beans.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mash the black beans until mostly smooth.
- Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce or in a sub sandwich.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Black Bean Meatballs, plant-based meatballs, healthy meatballs