Name: Swedish nonmeatballz, carrot mash, gravy and nan’s quick pickle
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: 75g of brown rice; 2 1/2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 sprig of thyme; 6 tbsp of tamari, or more if you'd prefer saltier meatballs; 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard; 240g of black beans, from a tin or a jar (good-quality shop-bought), drained; 60g of oat bran, (check these are gluten-free if necessary); 3 1/2 tbsp of grapeseed oil, or olive oil; 1 cucumber; 125ml of cider vinegar; 3 tbsp of maple syrup; 1 pinch of salt; 1 tbsp of chopped dill; 6 large carrots, peeled; 125ml of coconut milk; salt, preferably pink Himalayan; black pepper; olive oil, for frying; 1 shallot, diced; 2 tbsp of tamari; 1 tbsp of cornflour, Bettina uses Maizena; 1 tsp coconut sugar; 375ml of coconut milk; seasonal greens; lingonberries, optional

Swedish nonmeatballz, carrot mash, gravy and nan’s quick pickle

by Bettina Campolucci Bordi

Ingredients

Oils & Vinegars

2 1/2 tbsp of olive oil
3 1/2 tbsp of grapeseed oil, or olive oil
125ml of cider vinegar
olive oil, for frying

Salad & Fresh Herbs

1 sprig of thyme

Cooking Sauces

6 tbsp of tamari, or more if you'd prefer saltier meatballs
2 tbsp of tamari

Cereals, Grains & Pasta

60g of oat bran, (check these are gluten-free if necessary)

Spices & Dried Herbs

1 tbsp of chopped dill