Vegan BBQ Black Bean Meatballs

INGREDIENTS
1 cup Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats

1 400ml can of black beans, strained and drained

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil – plus some for cooking

1 heaped tbsp. tomato paste

season to taste

3 cloves of garlic

1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

2 tbsp flax seeds

1 1/2 tbsp. paprika

1 tsp. hot sauce

BBQ Sauce:

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 medium white onion, chopped finely

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

season to taste

1 tbsp. hot sauce

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp mustard powder

1 tbsp vegan Worcester sauce

1/2 – 1 tsp liquid smoke

2 tbsp. molasses (optional)

Garnish with fresh Mint

INSTRUCTIONS

Add your ingredients into the processor and blend till everything is well combined.  You want to ensure there is no loose flour, this is how you know you’re done blending.

Begin rolling into “meat balls” I like using a tbsp. to measure or even a small ice cream scoop.  Please note, you’re balls will cook differently depending on the size you roll them. Once your balls are rolled, set them into the fridge while you prepare your BBQ sauce.

Into a medium sized pot ad

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