Homemade Italian Vegan Meatballs

Name: "Homemade Italian Vegan Meatballs"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: "1 tbsp olive oil"; "1 small onion diced"; "4 cloves garlic minced"; "3/4 cup quick oats"; "15 oz can white beans (cannellini) rinsed and drained"; "1 tbsp tomato paste"; "2 tbsp italian seasoning"; "1 tsp salt"; "1 tsp black pepper"

quick and easy vegan meatballs, italian style

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup quick oats
15 oz can white beans (cannellini) rinsed and drained
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In large pan, heat oil and saute the garlic and onions until softened.
transfer above and rest of ingredients to a food processor and process until a coarse mixture.
(optional): place in freezer for 20 minutes (or fridge for an hour) to harden ingredients a bit and make easier for next step.
With your hands, create ~15 balls and line them on a baking sheet.
In preheated oven, bake for 15 minutes at 350F.
Serve with your favorite pasta dish.

Notes

After baking, do not try to cook further in marinara sauce. That will break them apart. Server over pasta and then pour marinara over them. Flavor is fine and doesn’t need extra cooking in the sauce.