Vegan Meatballs in Savory Gravy

Vegan Meatballs in Savory Gravy

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Vegan Meatballs in Savory Gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes. The meatballs, made with a flavorful blend of black beans, oats, and aromatic herbs, offer a delightful texture and taste that rivals traditional meatballs. They're bathed in a rich, savory gravy that's both comforting and complex in flavor. This hearty, plant-based dish is perfect for cozy dinners, special occasions, or anytime you're craving a satisfying, meat-free meal that doesn't compromise on taste or texture.

Meatballs Instructions

  1. Start with the meatballs. Drain and rinse the black beans, put them in a food processor and process until they are finely mashed. Add the rolled oats, finely chopped parsley, finely diced onion, chickpea flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram to the mashed beans. Mix well to combine. In case you don't have a food processor, you can mash the black beans by hand in a large bowl.
  2. Form the mixture into about 16 meatballs, each about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Choose your cooking method for the meatballs:
  4. - For pan-frying: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  5. - For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F), lightly oil the basket, and cook meatballs for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. - For oven baking: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), place meatballs on a baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.

Gravy Instructions

  1. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the gravy. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. In a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the vegetable broth, ground caraway, maple syrup, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add this to the simmering gravy, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  5. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve with mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
  7. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12 g
15%
Saturated Fat 2 g
10%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 600 mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 40 g
15%
Dietary Fiber 8 g
32%
Total Sugars 4 g
8%
Protein 10 g
20%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 80 mg
6%
Iron 4 mg
22%
Potassium 800 mg
23%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically