Black Bean Meatballs
Ok, so we know the name black bean meatball might be a bit misleading because there actually isn’t any meat, but we didn’t know what else to call them! They are a great vegetarian option, and a fun way to incorporate more beans in your meals!
Servings: 3 servings (4 meatballs each)
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 15- ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp minced chipotles in adobo
- 1 Tbsp finely diced red onion
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Dash of pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place beans in a large mixing bowl and mash until almost smooth or leave slightly chunky.
- Add bread crumbs, cheese, cilantro, chipotles, onion, extra virgin olive oil, egg, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Use a portion scoop or spoons to create golf ball sized meatballs and place on the pan, spaced ~1” apart.
- Cook 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown on the edges. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 4mg