Vegan Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
Ingredients
Vegan meatballs
- 1/2 cup dry lentils green or brown
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp oil + more for brushing
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup mushrooms roughly chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 3/4 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (or sub 1 tbsp dried herbs)
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari sauce (if gluten-free)
- 1/3 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
Gravy
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 14 oz can light coconut milk or other non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (if gluten-free)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot flour
Preparation
Cook the lentils in a pot with 1 1/2 cups of water for 20 minutes, or according to the package instructions
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 3 minutes, until translucent
Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant
Then add the chopped mushrooms and cumin and continue sautéing for about 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender
Place the oats in a blender or food processor and process them into flour
Then add in the cooked lentils, sautéed onions, garlic, mushrooms, parsley, soy sauce, salt, and pepper
Pulse until combined, but not puréed, leaving a little texture
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed
Then set the mixture aside for 10 minutes (or refrigerate overnight if you want to continue the next day)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Form the mixture into balls with wet hands and place them on the prepared baking sheet
Brush or spray the balls with a little oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway through
Gravy
In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder, then bring to a simmer
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, then add to the saucepan and stir until the gravy thickens
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Serve the gravy over the baked meatballs, optionally with pasta
