Black Bean Meatballs with Cilantro Sauce
By sarahbettine
Black beans are great because they are high in protein and fiber and contain a healthy dose of magnesium, potassium and folate. And who doesn't love a great meatball!
- Average
- Average budget
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed (Organic is best)
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 1 organic egg
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1-2 medium organic green or red bell peppers (remember, bell peppers are on the “dirty dozen list”
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
- 1 organic tomato, diced
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2
Pulse beans in a food processor or mash them with a fork or potato masher. You want them a bit chunky.
Step 3
Mix the beans with the beef, chili, cumin, oregano, garlic, egg, and lime juice.
Step 4
Roll into 1 balls and place on a lightly greased (use coconut oil) baking sheet (lined with parchment or silicone liner if desired).
Step 5
Meanwhile, sautee the onions and peppers until slightly cooked but still crisp. Blend the cilantro sauce ingredients together.
Step 6
You can eat these atop the pepper/onion mixture and dip into the sauce OR wrap everything in a sturdy piece of lettuce. Bibb lettuce works well.
Serve with: Creamy Cilantro Sauce
1 cup plain organic yogurt (best if drained)
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice
sea salt/pepper to taste