by @thewhitechestnut
RECIPE | by @thewhitechestnut
INGREDIENTS - MEATBALLS
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 5 carrots
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cans of drained chickpeas
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 cup vegan cheese
INGREDIENTS - TOMATO SAUCE & RICE
• 2 chopped carrots
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/2 chopped red onion
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 600g tomato sauce
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup rice
• 2 and 1/2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves to top it all
INSTRUCTIONS - MEATBALLS
1. Turn the oven to the highest temperature, while the oven is heating let´s prepare the veggies.
2. You´ll need two trays, in one of them, put the sweet potatoes chopped in cubes, the carrots, the chopped onion and then top it all with some olive oil, oregano, and rosemary, mix it well and put it in the oven. In the other tray, pour the chickpeas and add some curry, black pepper, and olive oil.
3. It is essential to place the tray with the veggies on top of the tray with the chickpeas. Leave them in the oven to cook for 25 minutes at the highest temperature.
4. Once the veggies and chickpeas are cooked, pour them in a food processor and blend until you get a smooth consistency but don’t worry about leaving some bigger pieces as you´ll get more texture.
5. Pour the mix in a bowl and add the vegan cheese, mix it well and start making the vegan meatballs shape.
6. Cover a tray with some baking paper and cook the meatballs in the oven at the highest temperature for 10 minutes, until the vegan meatballs are golden.
INSTRUCTIONS - TOMATO SAUCE & RICE
1. In a pan at medium heat, cook for 15 minutes the chopped carrots, maple syrup, garlic, onion, rosemary, and oregano. Then add the tomato sauce and cook at medium heat to reduce the water.
2. To prepare the rice just follow the manufacturer's instructions and add some pepper and salt.
3. To serve just add some rice, vegan meatballs your delicious tomato pasta and top it all with some fresh coriander. Enjoy!
For more details : Vegan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Rice
6. Cover a tray with some baking paper and cook the meatballs in the oven at the highest temperature for 10 minutes, until the vegan meatballs are golden.
INSTRUCTIONS - TOMATO SAUCE & RICE
1. In a pan at medium heat, cook for 15 minutes the chopped carrots, maple syrup, garlic, onion, rosemary, and oregano. Then add the tomato sauce and cook at medium heat to reduce the water.
2. To prepare the rice just follow the manufacturer's instructions and add some pepper and salt.
3. To serve just add some rice, vegan meatballs your delicious tomato pasta and top it all with some fresh coriander. Enjoy!
For more details : Vegan Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Rice
