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Who doesn’t love a bite-sized, sauce-covered, ball of flavor? We’re bringing you these eight international meatball recipes! From Italy to Thailand, we’ve got you covered with these delicious, versatile recipes from the Food Monster App.
1. Italian Meatballs 
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Spaghetti anyone? Natalie Yonan‘s Italian Meatballs recipe is a classic, just add them to the top of a steamy bowl of pasta for the perfect, hearty dinner!
2. Thai Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce 
Source: Thai Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Ashley Smyczek‘s Thai Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce are little bites of happiness! The tangy peanut sauce really ties the whole thing together! Just pair with a crisp salad for a delicious, light meal!
3. Eggplant Meatballs With Baharat Spiced Tomato Sauce 
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Annie McGee‘s Eggplant Meatballs With Baharat Spiced Tomato Sauce is a hearty, healthy dish filled with flavor! Just add some pasta to this one for a filling weeknight meal!
4. Albóndigas con Picada de Almendra: Spanish Meatballs 
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Just look at these vibrant, creamy Albóndigas con Picada de Almendra: Spanish Meatballs from the Smith and Daughters cookbook! These gluten-free meatballs are covered in a homemade sauce and picada. Just add them to some barley and peas for a hearty meal!
5. BBQ Lentil Meatballs 
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Nothing says ‘American’ like bite-sized, barbecue-sauce-covered, meatballs! Make these BBQ Lentil Meatballs by Gina Hoskins for your next get together or even make some meatballs subs!
6. Swedish Mushroom Meatballs 
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Swedish Mushroom Meatballs covered in a buttery, gravy sauce! Make this recipe by the Cruelty Free Family for a fancy meal the whole family will love!
7. Sweet and Sour Bean Meatballs 
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All you need is some rice to pair with Joni Marie Newman‘s Sweet and Sour Bean Meatballs! Or, just poke in a toothpick and you have a bite-sized snack that is sure to impress.
8. Tofu “Meatball” Masala
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Jacinthe Vigneault‘s Tofu “Meatball” Masala is rich, creamy, and flavorful! Plus, they’re loaded with protein so you won’t even think they’re meat-free!
Need the perfect pasta recipe to pair with your meatballs? Check out Around the World With 15 Vegan Pasta Recipes.
Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home
Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.
For those of you interested in eating more plant-based we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Here are some great resources to get you started:
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