Veggie Balls in Tomato and Ayvar Sauce
By Granny's Secret
Published on 27 April 2022
More and more people are exploring alternatives to meat and these veggie balls in ajvar sauce are a winner! Red beans are a high source of fibre, low in fat and rich in proteins, making them a great healthy option. Serve them with pasta of your choice. We recommend this as lunch or dinner for just one or the whole family.Time and servings
35 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp of granny’s secret ayvar
- 4 tbsp of ground flax seeds
- 600 g of tomato puree, finely chopped, peeled tomatoes
- 1 handful of fresh basil, chopped
- 1.5 cups of vegetable oil
- 250 g of kidney beans, or cannellini beans
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
Method
Step 1
Use a blender and mix beans, onion and parsley, into a thick paste.Step 2
Add the ayvar of choice (try the spicy tomato variety) and seasoning.Step 3
Gradually add the ground flax, one spoon at a time, to thicken the paste. Form the paste into equal sized balls, add flour if needed to make them less sticky.Step 4
Pan fry veggie balls in hot oil just to brown.Step 5
Tomato Sauce: finely chop basil and quickly sauté.Step 6
Add the tomatoes and whole garlic cloves. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.Step 7
Add seasoning to taste.Step 8
Toss the veggie balls in the sauce and bake in the oven to heat through.Step 9
Serve with pasta of choice.