The EASIEST Vegan Meatballs EVER… Starchballs!

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.

Rinse and drain 1 can of kidney beans and place in a bowl.

Mash the kidney beans until they reach a doughy texture.

Add 10 ounces of frozen cooked brown rice to the mashed beans and continue to mash until combined.

Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of well your world Voodoo seasoning and 1 teaspoon of star dust, mixing well.

Add 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour to help bind the mixture and mix thoroughly with your hands.

Form the mixture into balls, ensuring they hold together well.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the balls on it.

Preheat the oven and bake the starch balls until cooked through.

For the sauce, blend a quarter cup of raw cashews with marinara sauce and a little water until creamy.

Simmer the sauce on medium heat while the starch balls bake.

Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions, adding frozen peas and broccoli in the last few minutes of cooking.

Drain the pasta and veggies, then combine with the creamy marinara sauce and serve with the starch balls on top.

Sprinkle crushed red pepper and nutritional yeast on top before serving.

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