Description
A flavorful and satisfying vegan dish featuring spicy curry meatballs served over orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Add the cooked onion mixture, breadcrumbs, cilantro, and soy sauce. Mix well to combine.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
- While the meatballs bake, cook the orzo. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add orzo and cook according to package directions. Drain any excess liquid.
- Stir the coconut milk into the cooked orzo. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the spicy curry vegan meatballs over the creamy orzo.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy curry vegan meatballs, orzo, vegan recipe, plant-based, easy dinner, curry dish