Meatballs! Vegan & GF Oatballs! | Albóndigas Vegano | AV Cooking Show

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds a similar umami flavor, though it's not vegan.

vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used as a base, but broth adds more flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for frying.

Prepare the vegan parmesan by blending nutritional yeast, garlic salt, and cashews until it becomes a powder.

Make a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of flax with a few tablespoons of water and set it aside.

Add olive oil to a sauté pan and turn on the flame to sauté the vegetables until fragrant.

Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the sautéed vegetables and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and soy sauce, then mix well.

Add dry herbs (sage, fennel seeds, rosemary) and mix in, cooking for about 30 seconds.

Pour in vegetable broth, red wine vinegar, and molasses, then let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.

Combine oat flour, fresh herbs, vegan parmesan, and the mushroom mixture in a bowl.

Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes before kneading it for 5-10 minutes until it reaches dough consistency.

Scoop the mixture into balls using an ice cream scoop, then roll them in your hands to form meatballs.

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.

Heat oil in a pan and sear the meatballs until they are golden brown on all sides, then set them aside.

Chop onion and mince garlic for the tomato sauce, and prepare fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano).

In the same pan with drippings, pan fry the chopped onions until they soften, then add minced garlic.

Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a larger pot and add canned tomatoes, splashing water to get extra sauce out of the can.

Season the sauce with pepper, a small amount of salt, and 1-3 tablespoons of tomato paste, along with some basil and oregano.

Let the sauce come together, adding fresh herbs towards the end of cooking.

Bake the meatballs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Serve the meatballs over pasta with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs and vegan parmesan.

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