Vegan Cauliflower Meatballs
These Vegan Cauliflower Meatballs are perfect for an easy dinner and packed full of healthy ingredients - plus they taste AMAZING! Serve over pasta with a classic marinara.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cauliflower cut in florets
- 3 tsp olive oil separated + more for frying
- 1/4 red onion roughly chopped
- 2-4 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread cauliflower florets on baking sheet and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil on top. Mix to spread oil evenly.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- While cauliflower is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent (approx. 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
- Remove cauliflower from the oven.
- Add cauliflower, oats and garlic & onion mixture to a food processor. Pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper and remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Take 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hand and roll into a ball.* Place finished balls on a parchment lined baking sheet.** Once all of the balls have been formed, place them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.***
- Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the same pan and place on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Place meatballs in the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until browned on all sides and warmed through. Lower heat to medium if they begin to brown too quickly.
- Serve with warm marinara, fresh basil and vegan parmesan.
Notes
*If mixture isn't sticking together, place in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm everything up.
**Be sure to press meatballs firmly together so they don't break apart while cooking.
***If you plan on using these at a later time, freeze them for the 10-15 minutes and then place them in a parchment lined tupperware. Place back in the freezer until ready to use. Follow remaining instructions as stated.
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