Meatballs: Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

By blum099

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup chopped white mushrooms
• 1 cup packed baby spinach
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• Enough cooked whole wheat spaghetti and low sodium marinara to satisfy your heart

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sautee the onions and garlic in the olive oil until they are soft and translucent.

Add the mushrooms and baby spinach to the skillet and cover. After about 5 minutes that should be soft and wilted. Remove form heat.

Place the sautéed vegetables, black beans, basil, and oregano to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Add the breadcrumbs to the food processor and mix until combined.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Use a cookie scooper or tablespoon to portion the black bean mixture into a mini muffin tin or onto a baking pan.

Bake for 30 minutes.

When the meatballs are done, use them to crown your beautiful pile of whole wheat spaghetti and sauce.

Enjoy.