Vegan BBQ Meatballs

These Vegan BBQ Meatballs offer a delightful blend of savory flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for a hearty meal or a fun BBQ gathering. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are smothered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Ingredients

• Cooked lentils - 1 cup
• Rolled oats - 1/2 cup
• Chopped onion - 1/4 cup
• Minced garlic - 2 cloves
• Ground flaxseed - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped fresh parsley - 1/4 cup
• BBQ sauce - 1/2 cup

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, rolled oats, chopped onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and chopped parsley.
4. Add the thickened flaxseed mixture to the bowl and mix everything until well combined.
5. Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.
6. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
8. Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the warm BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
9. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from lentils and flaxseed.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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