VEGAN SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

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Spaghetti and Meatballs is one of my ultimate comfort foods 

There is nothing like diving into a HUMONGOUS bowl of Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs after a long day! 

I could also dive into a few other things, like this Spaghetti Squash Mac 'n Cheese or this Vegan Cake Batter Dip. Or Vegan Queso. Queso is always a good idea.

This Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe features Explore Cuisine Organic Red Lentil Spaghetti - a wonderful spaghetti noodle alternative that is waaaaay better for you (and tastes exactly the same as normal spaghetti)! Explore Cuisine is an amazing brand that turns pasta super healthy and nutritious and uses protein and fiber-packed ingredients like beans, lentils, and chickpeas in all of their pastas! They have 10 different kinds, from Green Lentil Penne to Edamame & Mung Bean Fettuccini. They are all fantastic - non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan of course 

 

The "meatballs" are actually made from beans and are totally nutritious and delicious. All of the meatball essence with none of the meat

Ingredients:

makes 4 servings

1 package Explore Cuisine Red Lentil Spaghetti

Marinara sauce, to taste

For the meatballs:

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

6 Tbsp gluten-free quick oats

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp oregano

1 Tbsp chili powder

3 Tbsp marinara sauce (or tomato sauce)

1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari

2 Tbsp mustard

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, line baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick cooking spray), and set aside.
  2. Add kidney beans to large bowl and mash until no whole-bean pieces remain. Add remaining meatball ingredients, and stir to combine.
  3. Scoop out about 1 Tbsp of the mixture, and use your hands to form intomeatball shapes.
  4. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until outside is slightly crispy.
  5. While meatballs are baking, prepare pasta according to package instructions.
  6. When pasta has 5 minutes left, place marinara sauce in small saucepan, and warm on medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. When pasta is finished, strain pasta, add marinara, top with meatballs, and enjoy!

NUTRITION

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4.7mg

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