Sweet & Sour Meatless Balls

Sweet & Sour Sauce
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. raw sugar
1/2 c. natural dark brown molasses
3/4 c. water
2 T. coconut aminos
1 c. pineapple juice (3T frozen concentrate and 1 cup water)
2 T. corn starch (dissolved in a little water)

Combine sauce ingredients in a sauce pan, except for cornstarch, and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch and boil for one minute to thicken.

Meatless Balls
3 c. cooked black or pinto beans
2 c. cooked brown rice
6 cloves crushed garlic
2 diced onions
1/4 c. cilantro
2 T. ground chia seeds with 6 T. water - soak 5 min
1 tsp. Chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Place beans in a food processor with an S blade and cream. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Using a small scoop, form balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, flip balls, bake another 15 minutes. When done, place balls in sweet & sour sauce and serve over cooked brown rice.

Will make about 40 small balls.

Submitted by Elizabeth Champion
From the February 2012 potluck