Description
Delicious vegan meatballs made with sweet potatoes and earthy spices, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup oats or bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Chili powder, to taste
- Oregano, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed mixture, oats, and flaxseed meal in a large bowl.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and spices, mixing until sticky but manageable.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite sauce or in a meal.
Notes
For a different texture, swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or mushrooms for lentils/beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan meatballs, sweet potato, healthy recipe, plant-based, comfort food