3-4 sub buns (Depends how big you roll your meatballs)
Peppers/Onions
1/2 tbsp olive oil
Half yellow pepper, sliced
Half green pepper, sliced
Half yellow onion sliced
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Stir Fried Peppers
In a large pan, add olive oil, heat over medium high heat, once your pan is hot add your peppers, and onions, salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown about 6-8 mins.
Meatballs
Start by making your flax egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp warm water, let sit until ready to use.
In a medium pan heat olive oil over medium high heat, when hot add your onion and cook for about 4 mins or until soft.
Add your minced garlic and cook for 1 – 2 mins more. Remove from heat.
In the bowl of your food processor add your cooked onions/garlic, black beans, rolled oats, ketchup, parsley, flax egg, NOOCH IT! and salt.
Pulse until the mixture is blended and everything is combined, scraping down sides. The mixture is done when you can see that your rolled oats are evenly mixed but there is still texture left. Be careful not to over mix.
Using slightly wet hands, Roll into meatball size using a small ice cream scoop or spoon. Place in the fridge for 15 mins to firm.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat, add 1-2 tbsp olive oil and fry your meat balls for 6-8 mins flipping halfway through or until golden brown.
Remove pan from heat add marinara sauce and cook until bubbly and hot.
Recipe Note
Serve on a toasted bun with, stir fried peppers & onions, basil, extra marinara, red pepper flakes, and NOOCH IT!
