Nov 5, 2020 Meatless Meatballs

meatless meatballsStudies show that decreased meat consumption is associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, certain cancers, and more. Try incorporating this meatless recipe into your routine once a week!

Ingredients

15 oz can of cannellini beans
1 cup of oatmeal
2 cups of broccoli
½ cup of basil
4 tbsp of lemon juice
4 tbsp of dried parmesan
1-2 tsp or to taste of garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder and parsley.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cannellini beans by rinsing and draining them. Pulse the drained cannellini beans in a food processor or blender until they reach a hummus-like texture. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Prepare your oatmeal by pulsing it in a food processor or blender until finely ground and place into your mixing bowl.
  4. Prepare the broccoli by boiling until soft and pulse in a food processor or blender until finely ground and place into the mixing bowl.
  5. Prepare your basil by pulsing it in a food processor or blender and place into the mixing bowl.
  6. Mix all ingredients together and add the lemon juice, parmesan and spices.
  7. Create a circular shape with the finished mixture by using your hands or a small ice cream scoop and place directly on the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes and enjoy with your favorite pasta and sauces!
If you do not have access to a food processor or blender you can finely dice the broccoli, oatmeal and broccoli. You can also mash the cannellini beans.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (4-5 meatballs)
Calories: 179
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Sodium: 64 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30.4 g
Dietary fiber: 7.2 g
Total sugars: 1.3 g
Protein: 9.2 g