Ginger Sesame Vegan Meatballs¶

Ginger Sesame Vegan Meatballs

Serves	Total Time
16 meatballs	1 hour

Ingredients - Meatballs¶

8 oz mushrooms
0.5 cup chopped onion
1 can black beans
4 cloves garlic
3 stalks green onion
2.5 Tbsp ginger
2 Tbsp tamari
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

Ingredients - Glaze¶

0.25 cup tamari
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp ginger
1 clove garlic
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sriracha

Cookware¶

1 small bowl
1 large skillet
1 kitchen towel
1 food processor
1 baking sheet

Instructions¶

Step 1¶

In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2¶

Finely chop mushrooms and onion. Sauté in a large skillet over medium heat until softened and moisture has evaporated.

Step 3¶

Drain and rinse the black beans, then dry in a clean kitchen towel.

Step 4¶

To the sautéed mushrooms, add the black beans, garlic, green onion, ginger, and tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos). Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly softened, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5¶

In a food processor, pulse the mushroom and bean mixture until it forms a coarse paste. Do not overprocess.

Step 6¶

Transfer to a bowl and stir in flax egg and breadcrumbs. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 7¶

Preheat oven to 375°F (200°C). Form mixture into 16 meatballs and place on a baking sheet.

Step 8¶

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until firm and browned.

Step 9¶

Whisk glaze ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened.