California Walnut Meatless Meatballs

By California Walnuts
Total Time
42 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
2 meatballs
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers Main

DESCRIPTION

You won’t miss the beef in this plant-based version of the classic Italian favorite.

Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
12 Mins
Total Time
42 Mins
Calories
210
Total Fat
16
Saturated Fat
2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.802
Monounsaturated Fat
4.678
Cholesterol
50
Sodium
240
Carbohydrates
12
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
2
Protein
7
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
90
Iron
2
Potassium
180

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • California Walnut Pesto or Muhammara Sauce

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer to a food processor with walnuts, rice, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, and egg. Pulse until combined, but not mushy.
  4. 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.