Spanish Meatball Stew

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Just wanted to pass this recipe on. I made it last night for my family. I also

made it for a PTA luncheon we did at my kids' school yesterday. There are two

vegan and one vegetarian teachers there but others ate it also. Everyone

thought it was really good. If anyone makes it, I hope you enjoy it as much as

we did.

 

God's Peace,

Gayle

 

Spanish Meatball Stew

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

a.. 1 package Gimme Lean beef flavor (I used 1/2 beef flavor and 1/2 sausage

flavor)

b.. 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper

c.. 1/2 teaspoon each basil and thyme (to be divided) or more to suit your

taste

d.. 2 tablespoon olive oil

e.. 2-3 cloves minced garlic

f.. 1 medium size onion, finely chopped

g.. 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 inch squares

h.. 1 cup canned tomatoes drained and chopped (I used basil and garlic diced

tomatoes)

i.. 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

j.. 2 tablespoon tomato paste

k.. 1 cup frozen green peas

l.. 1/2 cup vegan pimiento stuffed green olives

m.. 2 1/2 cups cooked rice (I used a vegan Spanish Rice mix)

Directions:

1. Combine Gimme Lean, salt, pepper, 1/4 tsp of basil and 1/4 tsp of thyme in a

bowl. Mix well with clean hands and shape into meatballs. You should start

cooking the rice now according to package directions.

 

2. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs until well browned.

NOTE: I didn't have time to brown these on the stove. I put them on a lightly

greased cookie sheet and then cooked them in the oven on 375 F for about 30

minutes.

 

3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet, and over a medium

flame, sauté the onion, red pepper, garlic and remaining basil and thyme until

onion is glassy. You may add more salt and pepper to taste if you like.

 

4. Mix in tomatoes, stock and tomato paste and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the

meatballs and peas, cover until peas are tender. About 3-5 minutes.

 

5. Stir in cooked rice and olives and heat through. Serve and enjoy!

 

A tasty vegan one dish meal!

 

Serves: 3-4

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes Total