Description
Vegan Black Bean Meatball Sub: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sub rolls
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and set aside to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Mash the Beans: In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the grated carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, flax egg, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Stir until well combined.
- Add Breadcrumbs: Gradually mix in the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together. If it’s too wet, add more breadcrumbs as needed.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are firm and slightly crispy on the outside.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Slice the sub rolls in half and toast them lightly if desired.
- Place 3-4 meatballs in each sub roll and generously spoon marinara sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Black Bean Meatball, Vegan Meatball Sub, Black Bean Recipe