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Black Bean Meatless Meatballs

March 12, 2013 by Lindsay 39 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Just popping in with a quick recipe for you guys today. If you’ve been tuning in for the past few weeks, you may have noticed these black bean meatless meatballs popping up in my weekly eats! Today’s the day you get the recipe.

These vegetarian Black Bean Meatless Meatballs are protein-packed and hearty - you won't even miss the meat.

Ignore the fact that any kind of “ball” is difficult to photograph. Pretty they are not. Tasty they are 🙂

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Black Bean Meatless Meatballs

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These vegetarian friendly “meatballs” are as easy as they are delicious.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 c cooked black beans
  • 3/4 c cooked quinoa
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp pesto
  • 3 Tbsp hummus
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c breadcrumbs
  • Instructions

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, smash the black beans well until they start to take on a paste-like consistency.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
  3. Form into balls, squeezing tightly to help them stick together.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes, rolling them to a different side after 9 minutes.

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Pretty simple right?

These vegetarian Black Bean Meatless Meatballs are protein-packed and hearty - you won't even miss the meat.

I’ve been loving these little guys over spaghetti squash, but they’d also be great over real spaghetti. I also plopped a few into my sweet potato soup and guess what- AMAZING 🙂

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Ja says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    That looks yummy!!! I will try this!!! 🙂

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  2. Lisa says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Looks so good! Especially since I’ve been trying to avoid meat for the most part recently!
    I’m loving the addition of pesto too!

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  3. Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I literally just told my husband and Sunday that I’d try making bean meatballs sometime soon! Perfect timing. If I don’t have pesto, I’m hoping it’s okay that I leave that out. Maybe just use a bit more hummus? Looks great though–can’t wait to try it.

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    • Lindsay says

      March 12, 2013 at 5:28 AM

      they’ll be fine. i’ve made them with and without pesto. it’s just for flavor. you can add more of the other seasonings if you want!

      Reply
  4. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    March 12, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    These look fantastic! I love making bean burgers, but I’ve never tried making bean meatless balls before. Definitely want to try these!

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  5. Linz@ Itz Linz says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Hummus addition? I’d say interesting but you always know what you’re doing!

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  6. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Yummmm…..can’t wait to try these in some spaghetti squash!

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  7. Pamela Hernandez says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    These look amazing! I love black bean burgers and I can’t wait to try these meatballs. With spaghetti squash of course. 🙂

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  8. Jamie @ Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This looks delicious! I’m totally going to give this a try.

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  9. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Mmm, that looks awesome! Pinned to revisit when I restock on black beans!

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  10. Paige @ A Healthy Tale says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I have never tried anything like this before! I will definitely be giving them a go!

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  11. Laura@ fitrunningmama.com says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Yum!! Looks amazing!!! I need to try these ASAP– Going to pin them and make them soon!

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  12. The Candid RD says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Sounds delicious!
    Yes, I’ve been loving the mini spaghetti squash too. Finally a spaghetti squash that doesn’t procure 10 servings! It’s perfect because I’m the only one who eats it, so it never goes bad.

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  13. Megan says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Yummo! Those look awesome!

    Reply
  14. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    You always have the best recipes! So simple, healthy, delish!

    Reply
  15. Aparna B. says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    What a fantastical idea! So simple and sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
  16. Kierston @candyfit says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Your balls looks amazing. Yep! 🙂

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  17. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Oooo yum!!!! Must make these 😀

    Reply
  18. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I love black bean patties, but I’ve never thought to make them meatballs. Great idea, I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  19. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    So funny that I love making homemade veggie burgers but never though about veggie meatballs. They look great!

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  20. Jen says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Yum, I was just thinking about making black bean burgers again to stock the freezer 🙂

    Reply
  21. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Balls would be difficult to photograph, I hear you on that one, but I can tell by the ingredients that these would be delicious! I can’t wait to try them, in fact, I think I will add them on my Sunday Prep for next week… seems like something that could be easily reheated for a healthy lunch.

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  22. Danica @ It's Progression says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I have all the ingredients to try these–they look so good!!

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  23. Sara@fitcupcaker says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I love that you use quinoa and black beans. Tons of protein!

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  24. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I lover artless meatball with spaghetti squash! I’ve only done a tofu and lentil combo but love the beans here! Maybe a bean version needs to happen soon…

    Reply
  25. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Yum!! I made a batch of meatless black bean balls a while back, but mine included oat flour rather than quinoa! Yummy either way 🙂

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  26. Tanya says

    March 12, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    These look great! I have heard of a lot of recipes that you use black beans in. I need to start trying them out.

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  27. jobo says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    yum!! pinning yet again!!

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  28. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    YUM! I think they look like cookie dough balls on your baking sheet 😉 This looks like an awesome vegetarian meatball option!

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  29. Carissa says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Thanks for the great vegetarian recipe. We try to do one meal a week, but my brain still isn’t trained to think “veggie” first. I”ll give this one a go next week!

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  30. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    meatless meatballs… I like it! 🙂 black beans and quinoa, can’t go wrong!

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  31. Nikki says

    March 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Love this recipe! Pinning it for sure 🙂

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  32. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    These look delicious!

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  33. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    These will be perfect for pasta night! 🙂 Thanks love!

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  34. Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    These sound really good, I love the addition of humus. I made black bean veggie burgers for the first time today and loved them, so i am hoping to incorporate more black bean meals into my rotation.

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  35. pudding cup says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks so much for this recipe! I just made these tonight and they were awesome. I replaced the black beans with lima beans and they came out just as good as your pictures! The smell of them baking in the oven is heavenly!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2013 at 6:29 AM

      ooooh great idea! love that substitution!

      Reply
  36. Marilyn says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    I made these last night (adding in a healthy dose of crushed red pepper and omitting the bread crumbs), and both my husband and I really enjoyed packing them in our lunch today. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2013 at 6:29 AM

      awesome!! so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply

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