30 mins Preparation, Make 2 servings

DIFFICULTY: High

INGREDIENTS

2 Promise Gluten Free rolls
For The Meatballs:
100g cashew nuts
4 slices of Promise Gluten Free loaf
100g oyster mushrooms
1 diced onion
finely chopped garlic 2 cloves
2 tbsp tamari
pinch smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
pinch black pepper
basil stalks if you have them
For the Tomato sauce
1 red onion diced finely
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 chilli finely sliced
1 tbsp oil
680g tomato passatta
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
salt and pepper to season
2 tbsp grated vegan cheese
Basil, to serve.

STEPS

STEP 1

Make breadcrumbs with 4 slices of Promise Gluten Free bread.

STEP 2

Blend breadcrumbs, Mushrooms, onion, garlic, Tamara, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and basil stalks in a food processor till reasonably smooth

STEP 3

Roll meatballs into small squash ball sized balls.

STEP 4

Fry the meatballs in hot pan with 2 tbsp of oil till lightly brown on both sides or else bake in preheated oven at 200 for 20 mins turning half way through

STEP 5

Remove from the pan

STEP 6

Put a frying pan on high heat. Once hot add 1 tbsp of oil and fry onions, chilli and garlic till slightly brown for 3-4 mins, stirring regularly. Add the passata, maple syrup, pesto and bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer. Leave to cook for 3-4 mins stirring occasionally.

STEP 7

Adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper to your taste

STEP 8

Half and toast the rolls Place on a baking sheet, fill with the tomato sauce, top with meatballs and cheese and bake in a 180C oven for 15-20 mins or until hot through.