Hearty Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Gravy – 30-Minute Comfort
Delicious vegan meatballs simmered in a rich tomato gravy. Perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flaxseed meal with water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine lentils, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, flaxseed mixture, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into meatballs and bake for 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, add crushed tomatoes, broth, and basil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then add baked meatballs.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg