Name: Vegan Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free, Italian, Soul Food
Ingredients: Cooked Lentils (2 Cups); Oat Flour or Ground Oats (½ Cup); Tomato Paste (1 Cup); Steak Seasoning (3 Tbs); Italian Seasoning (2 Tbs); Red Pepper Flakes (¼-1 Tsp); Maple Syrup or Agave (3 Tbs); Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce (2 Tbs); Oil of Choice (¼ Cup); White Onion (1 Cup); Minced Garlic (4 Tbs); Hearty Red Marinara Sauce; Hummus or Plant Based Mozzarella Cheese; Toasted Bread, Pasta Noodles, Pizza Crust, Quinoa or Lettuce Cups; Chopped Fresh Herbs or Greens

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy vegan meal without breaking the bank? Look no further than these vegan meatball subs! With a few simple ingredients, you can make a hearty marinara meatball sandwich that is full of flavor and won’t break the bank. These tasty vegan meatball subs are the perfect combination of hearty and delicious at an incredibly budget-friendly price!

If you love this recipe, you'll want to try my Roasted Pepper Pasta, Vegan Bean Burgers ,Vegan Cheeseburger Taquitos, or my Vegan Barbecue Pizza.

COURSE: Entree

CUISINE: Vegan, Gluten-free, Italian, Soul Food

NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 1 of 12 Servings)

Calories 66.2
Protein 3.3 g
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g

Why You Will Love This $5 Vegan Meatballs:

Are you looking for an easy, affordable way to enjoy some delicious, vegan-friendly meals? Well then look no further! Today we’re talking about making $5 vegan meatballs. That's right - just five bucks will get you a tasty treat that even the non-vegan folks in your household are sure to love. This dish is super simple to make and is loaded with health benefits - so why not try it out tonight and experience the joy of a flavorful vegan meal?

About the Ingredients:

This recipe proves that eating on a budget does not mean sacrificing flavor, instead it just you get to be creative in finding ways to use similar ingredients in different recipes. Feel free to serve these magical meatless meatballs with marinara tucked into toasted bread, on top of your favorite spaghetti, nestled in between lettuce wraps, or on top of a big bowl of warm quinoa. Dig in and enjoy my loves!

Cooked Lentils

This humble little legume can be used in SO many dishes, leaving behind flavorful results that will tantalize those taste buds without ever breaking the bank. Lentils cost just $0.25 per pound and since they are full of heart-healthy nourishment like potassium, fiber, and folate.

Oat Flour or Ground Oats

Ah, oat flour! What a wonderful ingredient to work with, especially for vegans. It's made from ground oats, which gives it a lovely nutty flavor and a soft, tender texture that's perfect for baking. Oat flour is high in fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, which makes it a great choice for anyone looking to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Tomato Paste

Tomato paste is simply amazing! It's like sunshine in a jar. Just imagine the sweet and savory aroma of freshly harvested tomatoes, concentrated into a smooth and luscious paste. Tomato paste adds a punch of tangy and sweet flavor, balancing the savory notes of the other ingredients and giving your meatballs that irresistible depth of flavor that makes them truly unforgettable.

In terms of nutrition, tomato paste is a rich source of several important vitamins and minerals. It is particularly high in vitamin C, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and supporting the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body.

Steak Seasoning

Made with a blend of herbs, spices, and nutritional yeast, steak seasoning can create a flavor explosion that will make your simple meatball recipe feel like a special occasion! As your vegan meatballs sizzle in the oven, the seasoning melds together, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will make your mouth water.

Generally speaking, most steak seasonings are low in calories and fat, but can be high in sodium. Here is an example of the approximate nutritional information for one teaspoon (5 grams) of a typical steak seasoning:

Calories: 5
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 290mg
Total Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 0g

Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is the perfect complement to your vegan meatball recipe, providing a rich and savory flavor that makes every bite a delight. With each bite, you taste the salty, slightly sweet, and slightly nutty notes that come together to create a flavor explosion that's impossible to resist.

It's worth noting that soy sauce is very high in sodium, with about 61% of the recommended daily intake of sodium in just one tablespoon. If you're watching your sodium intake, you may want to use soy sauce in moderation or look for low-sodium varieties like liquid aminos or coconut aminos.

Questions and Tips:

What equipment can I make this recipe in?

First off, let me just say that making vegan meatballs doesn't require any fancy or expensive equipment. In fact, you probably have everything you need right in your kitchen! You'll need a mixing bowl, spatula, and a good skillet or baking sheet. When it comes to shaping your vegan meatballs, you have a few options. You could simply use your hands to roll the mixture into balls, which can be a bit messy but is also a lot of fun! Alternatively, you could use a cookie scoop or melon baller to create perfectly sized and shaped meatballs. And if you want to get really fancy, you could invest in a meatball maker, which is a handy little gadget designed specifically for creating perfectly round meatballs.

Are the extra toppings necessary?

No, extra toppings are not necessary for vegan meatballs, but they can certainly enhance the flavor and texture of the dish. Vegan meatballs can be delicious on their own, but toppings such as marinara sauce, pesto, vegan parmesan, or chopped herbs can add more depth and complexity to the dish. Ultimately, whether or not to add extra toppings is a matter of personal preference!

What else can I serve with this $5 Vegan Meatballs?

These vegan meatball subs pair perfectly with sides like fries , spaghetti, and sweet potato. Adding an extra side of marinara sauce is also an excellent way to enhance your sub experience! No matter what sides you choose to accompany your meal, you can be sure that this delicious and affordable meal will not disappoint!

How long does this recipe last?

If you make a big batch of vegan meatballs and want to save some for later, you'll want to make sure to store them properly. If you keep them in an airtight container in the fridge, they can last for up to five days. However, you can freeze your vegan meatballs for even longer-lasting freshness. Just pop them in a freezer-safe container or bag and they can last for up to three months!

Just make sure to thaw them properly before cooking. The best way to do this is to transfer them to the fridge and let them defrost overnight. Then, when you're ready to cook, you can bake them, fry them, or even microwave them, and they'll be just as tasty as the day you made them.

Will non-vegans like this?

Of course! Whether or not you're an experienced vegan or new to plant-based dieting, these drool-worthy meatballs provide tasty satisfaction everyone can enjoy. With succulent texture and zesty seasonings, our mouth-watering vegan balls will make every dish unique. Packed with flavor and bursting with deliciousness, topping off any of your favorite dishes with these innovative extras is guaranteed to turn up the heat on any night's meal. Serve this with a hearty marinara sauce and loaded with love, don’t tell anybody these are vegan and watch them go back for seconds and thirds. So bring on the fun and let's get cooking with our extra topping vegan meatballs – guaranteed to please!

$5 Vegan Meatballs