Cauliflower Meatballs with Orange

Method

1. Prepare the flax egg: put warm water in a bowl and add ground flax seeds. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Prepare the soffritto: heat a drizzle of oil in a pan, add chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Add a pinch of salt and sauté briefly.
3. In a mixer, combine cooked cauliflower, cooked cannellini beans, the soffritto, the flax egg, grated vegan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Add whole wheat flour and breadcrumbs to the bowl. Mix well. If the mixture is too soft, add more flour and breadcrumbs; if too hard, add a little water.
5. Form the mixture into meatballs. Coat each meatball in chickpea flour.
6. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan. Add the meatballs. Add orange juice, a little water, and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
7. Serve the meatballs with the creamy orange sauce.