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Saucy Vegetarian Meatballs

Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce eachJump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each

Cook Time:45 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:15 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each

Yield:

4 meatballs & 3/4 cup sauce each

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsOlive oil cooking spray4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2cupsfinely chopped cauliflower2cupsfinely chopped mushrooms2large clovesgarlic, finely grated, divided1 ½teaspoonsItalian seasoning, divided½teaspoonsalt, divided¼teaspoonground pepper1tablespoontomato paste2cupscooked bulgur⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese1large egg, beaten1(28 ounce) canno-salt-added crushed tomatoes½teaspooncrushed red pepper2tablespoonschopped fresh basil

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Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray

4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

2cupsfinely chopped cauliflower

2cupsfinely chopped mushrooms

2large clovesgarlic, finely grated, divided

1 ½teaspoonsItalian seasoning, divided

½teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonground pepper

1tablespoontomato paste

2cupscooked bulgur

⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese

1large egg, beaten

1(28 ounce) canno-salt-added crushed tomatoes

½teaspooncrushed red pepper

2tablespoonschopped fresh basil

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, half the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool, stirring a few times, for 5 minutes. Add bulgur, cheese and egg and stir to combine.Form the mixture into 16 balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and1/4 teaspoon salt with tomatoes and crushed red pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the flavors have melded, about 5 minutes. Serve the meatballs with the sauce, sprinkled with basil.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the unbaked meatballs and tomato-basil sauce separately for up to 1 day. Reheat the sauce while the meatballs bake.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2016

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, half the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool, stirring a few times, for 5 minutes. Add bulgur, cheese and egg and stir to combine.Form the mixture into 16 balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and1/4 teaspoon salt with tomatoes and crushed red pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the flavors have melded, about 5 minutes. Serve the meatballs with the sauce, sprinkled with basil.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the unbaked meatballs and tomato-basil sauce separately for up to 1 day. Reheat the sauce while the meatballs bake.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, mushrooms, half the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool, stirring a few times, for 5 minutes. Add bulgur, cheese and egg and stir to combine.

Form the mixture into 16 balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and1/4 teaspoon salt with tomatoes and crushed red pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the flavors have melded, about 5 minutes. Serve the meatballs with the sauce, sprinkled with basil.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the unbaked meatballs and tomato-basil sauce separately for up to 1 day. Reheat the sauce while the meatballs bake.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2016

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)350Calories18gFat34gCarbs13gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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