Main dish
May 15, 2026

Protein meatballs with beetroot

Chifteluțele acestea proteice cu sfeclă sunt ușoare, aromate și surprinzător de satisfăcătoare. Textura crocantă la exterior contrastează perfect cu interiorul moale și aromat, iar sosul cremos aduce totul într-un echilibru perfect. Un preparat colorat, plin de savoare, perfect pentru toamnă.
40 minutes
Beginner
3 servings
Ingredients
  • 240 g red beans
  • 110 g smoked tofu
  • 1 small cooked beetroot
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1½ tbsp nutritional yeast

Sauce:

  • 50 g cashews
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 25 g cooked beetroot
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Cooking instructions. Step by step

  1. Prepare the ingredients: add the cooked or canned red beans, smoked tofu, cooked beetroot, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, and a little mustard to a food processor. Blend everything until you get a smooth paste.
  2. Blend everything until you get a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour or breadcrumbs until the consistency resembles a dough. If desired, add a bit of nutritional yeast for extra flavor (as I did).
  4. Form the mixture into small meatballs and roll them in breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
  5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, place the meatballs on it, and lightly brush them with a bit more oil.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: add the cooked beetroot, mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and water to a blender.
  8. Blend until you get a smooth and creamy sauce.
  9. Serve the meatballs warm or cold, accompanied by the creamy beetroot sauce.
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