Vegan Meatballs with Arrabbiata Sauce
Tasty plant based vegan meatballs with a spicy arrabbiata sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 red chilli flakes
- 2 red chillies (if you want a milder sauce omit one of the chillis)
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 cans whole tomatoes
- 6 garlic
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 100 grams fresh basil chopped
- 2 grams chickpeas
- 2.5 tablespoons ground flax leaves
- 64 grams breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Heat the oil over a medium heat in a saucepan
1.Add the red chilli flakes and cook for about 3 minutes until sizzling, make sure that they don't burn.
2.Reduce the heat and add in the onion, garlic and red chillis. Saute for approx. 5 minutes until the onions are translucent
3.Add the canned tomatoes. Mix all the ingredients together. Cover the saucepan for approx. 10 minutes to allow the tomatoes to break down. t
4.Remove the lid and using a spatula or wooden spoon break down the tomatoes. For a smoother sauce put in a blender. Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
5.Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil. Allow to cool slightly and serve with pasta of choice and the vegan meatballs
6.Pre-heat the oven to 232°C/450°degrees F/Gas 8
1.Boil the chickpeas until they are soft. Blend them in the blender
2.Mix the water and ground flax in a large bowl and allow to stand for approx. 10 minutes
3.Mix the ground flax with the chickpeas
4.Mix the remaining ingredients with the chickpea mixture and form into balls
5.Place the balls onto a baking tray and bake for approx 25 minutes
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Serving Size 1
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 315kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.9g17%
- Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
- Sodium 0.12mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.9g14%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
- Sugars 2.2g
- Protein 10.3g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Please note: Nutrients shown are for vegan meatballs and arrabbiata sauce only, you will need to add on the values from the pasta that you use.