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Vegan Cocktail Meatballs ~ Savory bite-sized and plant-based meatballs, perfect for the holiday season! Stovetop and slow cooker options.

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs

Savory bite-sized and plant-based meatballs, perfect for the holiday season!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, dairy free, Game Day, New Year's, party food, quick and easy, slow cooker, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegan meat, vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 24 uncooked plant-based meatballs such as Beyond Meat Meatballs
  • 12 ounces tomato-based chili sauce not cocktail sauce!
  • 8 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide each meatball in half and roll into 2 mini meatballs for a total of 48 meatballs.
  • Place meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet so that they are in a single layer and at least 1-inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through the cooking time.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook just until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the meatballs, stirring gently to coat with the sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
  • Cooking Variation: To make these cocktail meatballs in a slow cooker: Gently toss meatballs in the sauce then place in a slow cooker on low heat for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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