California Walnut Meatless Meatballs

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Total Time
42 Mins

Serves

4
Serving Size
2 meatballs

Dietary Fit

Prep Time 30 Mins
Cook Time 12 Mins
Total Time 42 Mins
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 Fibre 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 90 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 180 mg

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.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.