Meatballs with a twist!
Say hello to lighter, vegan ‘meat’ balls, that retain all the rich umami goodness of their traditional Italian counterparts thanks to the hidden superstar of this dish: Niulife’s Smokey BBQ Extra Thick Coconut Amino Sauce!
Niulife is a social enterprise, creating coconut products and funeling 100% of profits back into the communities who helped make them. They’re all about supporting healthy lifestyles, empowering communities, erasing poverty, and inspiring hope.
Get your hands on their Smokey BBQ Coconut Amino Sauce and give this recipe a whirl—you’ll love it!
Serves 6.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp Niulife Organic Smokey BBQ Extra Thick Coconut Amino Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 400g mushrooms, finely sliced
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
METHOD:
- Sauté brown onion in olive oil for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, increase heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add garlic, rice and oats. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add Niulife Smokey BBQ Extra Thick Coconut Amino Sauce, salt and pepper. Mix and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse into all ingredients have combined, retaining a slightly chunky texture.
- Transfer to the fridge for 15-20 minutes and preheat oven to 190°C.
- Arrange into small balls (it is easiest to use your hands) and place in a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turn over and cook for a further 8 minutes.
- Finish by lightly frying if you’d like to create a slightly crispy texture.
- Serve with extra Niulife Smokey BBQ Extra Thick Coconut Amino Sauce or tomato salsa.