Homemade Meatballs

26 May, 2023

Description:

This is an unbelievable homemade meatball recipe that is a staple in our home. This is a childhood favorite for many of us; I am sure we can all remember having spaghetti and meatballs for lunch or dinner. The best thing about these meatballs we made where they were a spin-off of some of the ingredients we used for our black bean burgers, which everyone loves. The fresh spices and ingredients blended together to make an incredible meal. Please be sure and share with your family and friends; we know they will absolutely enjoy it.

Ingredients

4 slices of whole wheat bread, toasted, then pulled apart into pieces
1 cup plant milk
1 cup onion, diced and sauteed
Fresh cracked pepper to taste in the onions while sautéing
2 cups (heaping) rolled oats
2 Tbsp ground flax
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
3 tsp Italian seasoning
3 tsp Pizza seasoning (or any Italian seasoning you like)
3/4 cup “nut free parmesan” cheese or "parmesan cheese" – see both recipes
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown lentils
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/2 cup prepared crushed garlic

Instructions

1) Toast bread, pull it apart, place it in a bowl, and pour milk over the bread. Let sit for 30 minutes
2) Add oats, garlic powder, onion powder, ground flax, 6 tsp of Italian seasoning, and “parmesan” cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend, but not too much
3) Add all contents of the bread mixture, beans/Lentil, fresh basil, fresh parsley, sauteed onion, garlic, and salsa to the oat mixture, and blend until smooth
4) place small/medium size scoops of the mixture into parchment lined cookie sheet
5) Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. It should be crispy on the outside
6) Serve with your favorite red gravy. Enjoy!