{"id":38658,"date":"2018-03-19T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=38658"},"modified":"2021-01-30T08:44:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T13:44:10","slug":"vegan-koftas-with-lemon-tahini-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/vegan-koftas-with-lemon-tahini-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Koftas With Lemon-Tahini Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

This meatless version of a kofta — traditionally made with lamb or beef — is packed with spices and hearty black beans and lentils. And after just 10 minutes on the grill, your vegan dinner is served! Add lemon-tahini sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner or healthy lunch.<\/em><\/p>\n

I have a fun and tasty recipe to share with those of you that are tired of eating yet another bean burger. That’s not me, by the way,<\/em> I still have several new recipes on my list of burgers to try, but I’m still excited to bring these bean and lentil koftas to your table!<\/p>\n

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I’ve found with plant-based eating, that I prefer a multitude of flavors from around the world to keep things interesting and these koftas, a Middle Eastern and South\/Central Asian inspired food, fit the bill. From the presentation (skewers!) to the depth of flavor thanks to the coriander and parsley, they spice up the dinner table in a delicious way.<\/p>\n

I’ve made these vegan koftas with both black beans and lentils (as the recipe outlines), and also with just black beans. While the two cans of black beans works fine, I prefer the bean and lentil blend.<\/p>\n

Also, the almond flour is a necessary binding agent and can’t be easily subbed out. The almond flour also adds protein (and fiber) which can be hard to do in a plant-based recipe or diet, so between that, the beans and the lentils, this is a really balanced and healthy vegan recipe. If you can’t find it at your local grocery store (which you probably can, as it has become widely available), you can order it at a great price through Thrive Market<\/a>. (Read my full review of Thrive Market Here)<\/a><\/p>\n

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I’ve served the koftas with some fluffy white rice (sprinkle some mint and parsley on and it’s extra refreshing!), a simple cucumber, tomato and onion salad and some fresh olives.<\/p>\n

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If you want to prepare the mixture the night before, you can store it (covered) for a day and then form the koftas and grill when you’re ready. You could also make the koftas and grill them, and then store them for a week or so in the fridge — just reheat and eat!<\/p>\n

I did not try freezing these but I believe they would work well if you made and grilled them, and then, after they cooled down, freeze them for up to a month. (Similar to a veggie burger that you’d made and freeze.)<\/p>\n

But enough chitchat already, add these to your meal plan and let me know what you think!<\/p>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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