California Walnut Meatless Meatballs
California Walnut Meatless Meatballs. You won’t miss the beef in this healthier version of the classic Italian favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
- 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
* This Pesto Sauce is vegan.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Transfer to a food processor with walnuts, rice, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, and egg. Pulse until combined, but not mushy.
- Form into 8 equal balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
- Serve with California Walnut Pesto or Muhammara Sauce.
Yield: 4 servings, 2 meatballs each
Nutrition information: 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
Recipe and photo used with permission from: California Walnuts