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Veggie Balls in Tomato and Ayvar Sauce
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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.
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Ingredients
- 250g kidney beans, or cannellini beans
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Granny’s Secret Ayvar
- 4 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 600g tomato puree, finely chopped, peeled tomatoes
- 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
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.
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