California Walnut Meatless Meatballs
Description
You won’t miss the beef in this plant-based version of the classic Italian favorite.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup minced onion
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
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1/4 cup cooked brown rice
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1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
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1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
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1 egg, beaten
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.
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Transfer to a food processor with walnuts, rice, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, and egg. Pulse until combined, but not mushy.
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Form into 8 equal balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Cook for 12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Serve with California Walnut Pesto or Muhammara Sauce.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 210 cal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.802 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4.678 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 90 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg