Vegan Sweet + Sour Meatballs
I recently asked my husband what he was craving for dinner and his reply was surprising to me… Sweet + Sour Meatballs! I hadn’t made these in a while and was up for the challenge. We usually stay away from legumes, but sometimes I pressure cook them to remove some of the lectins which makes them easier to digest. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, I highly recommend this one! It can be a lifesaver especially when you’re making 1 pot wonders! You can just set it and forget it and before you know it dinner is ready!
I used millet and chili beans for this recipe, which I pressure cook in my Instapot. The texture of the “meat” balls is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Don’t worry if the millet and beans seem mushy right out of the Instant Pot. Once you pop them into the oven they will crisp right up! The coconut sugar in the sweet + sour sauce caramelizes on the outside of the “meat” balls leaving you with a delicious sweet + tangy flavor that will linger until your next bite! The red pepper flakes give it a little heat without being overwhelming.
These Sweet + Sour Meatballs store really well too. You can make a batch ahead of time and store them in the freezer. They’re great for easy weeknight dinners. Just add my Saturated Skin Salad as a side dish and your family will be satisfied and full with all the protein, greens + healthy fats they need! If you’re like me and super sensitive to beans and grains, you may want to check out Dr. Gundry’s products, especially his Lectin Shield. This supplement will decrease bloating and gas as well as promote regularity and minimize food cravings. You can use my sponsored link for 50% off as well! Please reach out with questions! Here’s my link for your discount: https://bit.ly/3ftyINb. I hope you enjoy!
I hope you love it! Let me know how it comes out and make sure to tag me on Instagram @health.girl.guru and #HGGBITES
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Vegan Sweet + Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 50 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Total time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
Servings: 24 Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 Tbsp EVOO
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup millet
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup Siete canned organic chilli beans, drained + rinsed
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup almond flour
Sweet + Sour Sauce
- 1 cup organic pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1⁄2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 Tbsp arrowroot powder
Topping
- Chopped fresh cilantro
