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Eggplant Meatballs and Spaghetti

Turn your boring spaghetti and meatballs into a healthy, delicious vegan version that everyone will love!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Eggplant large
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 2 Flax eggs
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Basil minced
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut eggplant in half and place on a baking sheet, skin side up
  • Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Once it's done, set aside and let it cool.
  • Now prepare your flax egg by combining flax seeds and water. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Once the eggplant is cooled, remove skin by scooping out the flesh of the eggplant into a food processor or blender.
  • Process until eggplant is a puree.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add eggplant puree, oats, almond flour, nutritional yeast, flax eggs, basil, and spices. Mix well until fully combined.
  • Place in fridge for about 20 minutes to allow for the oats to absorb the liquid.
  • Remove the mixture from the fridge and make balls using your hand.
  • Place on a baking sheet or air fryer tray.
  • Air fry on 350°F for 20 minutes
  • Bake in oven on 350°F for 30 minutes
  • Add your eggplant meatballs to our homemade spaghetti sauce and serve over gluten free noodles.
Keyword vegan
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