BeetBalls!

I am always on the lookout for meatless dishes.  My husband, Malcolm, does not do well with the vegan diet I eat, so needs something a bit more substantial.  And of course, a change in my typical salad meals is good for me as well.

I ran across a couple of posts that was talking about BeetBalls.  What is heaven’s name is BeetBalls?  Well, I did some more searching and found the following recipe:

Beetballs (Vegan, Gluten-Free Sausage)

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 medium raw beet
1/2 cup raw pecans, almonds, or other nuts (see note for low-fat alternative)
1/2 medium red or yellow onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (mild or spicy)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hickory smoked salt or Liquid Smoke (optional)

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As funny as the name BeetBalls sound …. and as odd as Beets for meatballs seems, this recipe has lots of nutritious ingredients:  mushrooms, nuts, garlic, chickpeas, nutritional yeast …..

If you are interested in similar ‘meatless’ dishes, check out my Squidoo page:  Meatless Recipes.  Several ‘Dell home tested’ recipes that Malcolm loved!