Description
Vegan Swedish Meatballs are a delightful, plant-based twist on a classic dish. These tender meatballs are made from chickpeas and seasoned to perfection, all enveloped in a creamy, dairy-free sauce. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, they promise to impress with their rich flavors and satisfying textures. Serve them over mashed potatoes or pasta for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas (drained)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, mash chickpeas until mostly smooth. Combine with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine coconut cream, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg