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Smokey Spanish Meatballs

These traditional Spanish meatballs are absolutely delicious. They are soft and tender with a herb infused simmered sauce. (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr
Servings 4
Ingredients
    Herb Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)
  • 5 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/8 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp truffle balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 can tomato whole (crushed by hands)- 800mL
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 stems fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    • MEATBALLS
  • 1 package ground vegan meat (340g)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) powder
  • 1 tbsp panko crumbs
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • optional- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
    Meatballs
  1. To make the meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix together until evenly distributed. Shape the meatballs (1 inch balls).
  2. Heat a large skillet with 2 tbsp preferred oil on medium heat. Add the meatballs and continue to flip them until evenly browned on all sides. Set aside.
    3. Sauce
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron pan (or other desired skillet). Add the hing, curry leaves, cumin, paprika, ginger powder, cinnamon and stir.
  4. Add the ruffle balsamic and apple cider vinegar and deglaze the pan until vinegar has reduced.
  5. Then add the crushed tomatoes, water, sugar, bay leaves and oregano. Stir for 2 mins.
  6. Add the meatballs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Simmer on a low heat for about 20 – 25 minutes (mixing every 3-4 mins to prevent sticking on the bottom) until the meatballs are tender and the tomato sauce has slightly thickened. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210.72kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.53g18%
Saturated Fat 2.72g14%
Trans Fat 0.21g
Cholesterol 53.55mg18%
Sodium 393.57mg17%
Potassium 461.13mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 7.53g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g14%
Sugars 2.15g
Protein 21.37g43%
Vitamin A 39.8 IU
Vitamin C 5.65 mg
Calcium 83.99 mg
Iron 4.22 mg
Vitamin D 0.08 IU
Vitamin E 1.92 IU
Vitamin K 41.32 mcg
Thiamin 2.65 mg
Riboflavin 2.61 mg
Niacin 18.64 mg
Vitamin B6 2.97 mg
Folate 13.22 mcg
Vitamin B12 3.87 mcg
Phosphorus 203.41 mg
Magnesium 40.79 mg
Zinc 5.58 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: meatballs, smokey, tomato
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