Ingredients - makes 12-14 meatballs
1 cup flour - I used coconut flour from Pipkin
1 400ml can of pinto beans, strained and drained
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil – plus some for cooking - I used Bertolli
1 heaped tbsp. tomato paste
season to taste - salt and pepper
3 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
2 tbsp flax seeds
1 1/2 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. hot sauce
1 tbsp Lepicol fibre powder (optional)
Spaghetti
Vegan cheese to top
BBQ Sauce:
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped finely
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
season to taste
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vegan Worcester sauce
Smokey ketchup (optional) - I used Real Good Ketchup
Method
Add all the meatballs ingredients into the processor and blend till everything is well combined. You want to ensure there is no loose flour, this is how you know you’re done blending.
Begin rolling into “meat balls” I like using a tbsp. to measure or even a small ice cream scoop. Please note, you’re balls will cook differently depending on the size you roll them. Once your balls are rolled, set them into the fridge while you prepare your BBQ sauce.
Into a medium sized pot add your oil and heat on low for a 1 minute. Add your onions and cook for 5 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. Add your garlic and cook for another minute. Add the remainder of your ingredients and simmer on medium for around 10-15 minutes, stir often to avoid sticking or burning. Taste and ensure it has the flavours you desire. If it’s perfect then remove from heat, once cooled enough to handle use a hand blender to thicken and blend. Set aside.
Into a large non stick pan heat your olive oil for 1 minute or so. Add your balls and cook for around 1 minute on each side. Add your desired amount of BBQ sauce to the pot and cook for around 5-6 minutes, on medium, with lid on, until your balls are cooked throughout. A way to test this is to cut into one and check if it’s hot in the middle and steaming.
Serve with spaghetti and cheese
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