1. Make brown rice according to the directions on package or use the ratio of 1 cup uncooked brown rice + 1 1/2 cups water.
2. Finely dice onion, garlic and mushrooms.
3. In a large pan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until fragrant. I water saute, meaning I add 1-2 tbsp of water throughout the cooking process to prevent the onions and garlic from sticking to the pan.
4. Next add the mushrooms to the onions and garlic and saute for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper then turn off heat. Set aside until ready to use.
5. Place, almonds, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor and process until fine.
6. Pour the almond mixture into a bowl and combine with the bread crumbs.
7. Next combine black beans, tomato puree and bbq sauce in the food processor. Process for 30 seconds until relatively smooth. It is ok if there is some whole beans in the mixture.
8. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients…Mushroom + onion mixture, cooked brown rice, bread crumb + almond mixture, and bean puree. Mix all together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Adding more salt if needed.
9. Form the balls using 1 heaping tbsp of mixture per ball. Should make 20-22 balls. Combine the meatballs in a large pan with marinara sauce and heat for 10 minutes. Serve with spaghetti or in a meat ball sub!

Cant wait to see what you guys do with these little balls of deliciousness!