Name: Firecracker Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) canned red beans, drained; 1/2 onion, minced; 1/3 cup(s) quick oats; 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Firecracker Meatballs Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on February 27, 2024

These vegan firecracker meatballs are high in protein and go well with almost anything. Influenced by Indian cuisine, these Indo-American meatballs pop with deep flavors and are simple to make.

Dinner

Italian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/2 cup(s)

canned red beans, drained

1/2

onion, minced

1/3 cup(s)

quick oats

1 1/2 tbsp

garlic, minced

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper

4 tbsp

vegetable oil

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Directions 5 steps | 45 Minutes

Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor, add the drained red beans, minced onion, quick oats, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and crushed red pepper.

Firecracker Meatballs Recipe: In the bowl of a food processor, add the drained red beans, minced onion, quick oats, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and crushed red pepper.

Step 2

Pulse until the mixture is combined with some texture remaining. Do not process until smooth.

Firecracker Meatballs Recipe: Pulse until the mixture is combined with some texture remaining.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into 2-3 inch meatballs.

Step 4

Place the vegetable oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until golden brown.

Firecracker Meatballs Recipe: Place the vegetable oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 5

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Freezing and storing options: Let the meatballs cool before transferring leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for five days or in the freezer for three months. When ready to eat, thaw and reheat the frozen meatballs on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

391

FAT

15.1 g

PROTEIN

17.6 g

CARBS

48.8 g