White bean "meatballs" with Indian spices
White bean "meatballs" with Indian spices
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 15 balls
We often forget just how delicious white beans are when thinking up recipes or what to serve as a main course for dinner. They don't just make a great side dish! They're super healthy and are an excellent source of complete protein. A main dish with a white bean base and a variety of yummy vegetables makes a perfect healthy dinner. These vegan "beanballs" can be whipped up in an instant, frozen for busier days, and are great as a great sandwich or taco filling, a topping for a green salad, or equally wonderful on their own, drizzled with a classic tomato sauce. A tasty mix of spices, garlic and onion complete the combo of white beans and ground chia. Try them and tell us what you think!
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 can of white beans (400 ml), drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, panko (or powdered almonds for a gluten-free version)
- 1 tbsp PRANA organic ground black chia seeds
- 2 tbsp Redstar nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp PRANA unrefined Algarve sea salt
- PRANA organic fair trade whole black pepper, ground, to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely grate or mince the vegetables.
- In the bowl of a food processor, mix the white beans with the tomato purée until smooth and creamy.
- Add the ground chia, nutritional yeast and spices. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the large bowl, add the vegetables and breadcrumbs and mix well.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out the mixture and shape balls with your hands (keep them wet to prevent the balls from sticking).
- Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until they're lightly golden brown. Turn the balls halfway through cooking time.
- Serve with a homemade tomato sauce, in a pita sandwich the same way you would falafel, or on top of a green salad.
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