Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” with Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
2594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” with Tomato Sauce
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These vegetarian meatballs will satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters! A fantastic option for meatless dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cans 15 ounces each Bush's Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 roasted red bell pepper 2 halves, roughly chopped
- ½ medium yellow onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs see note
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce your favorite kind
- Parmesan cheese for grating
- Cooked Spaghetti
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine beans and roasted red peppers. Pulse until chopped, but not smoothly pureed.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in grated onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Using a rounded 2 tablespoon portion of the bean mixture, form “meatballs” by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the “meatballs” on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and have developed a light golden brown coating, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat you favorite marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering. Add “meatballs” and stir to coat. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve over spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 7 (Points+)
- Note: The amount of breadcrumbs required can change depending on the climate (dry vs. humid). If you find that the "meatballs" are not holding together firmly as you are shaping the first few, add more breadcrumbs, then reshape.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25of Meatballs & Sauce
Calories
259.4kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
51.5g
(17%)
Protein
15.8g
(32%)
Fat
2.4g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Cholesterol
46.5mg
(16%)
Sodium
1002.1mg
(42%)
Fiber
12.9g
(52%)
Sugar
9.1g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of Meatballs & Sauce | |
| Calories | 259.4kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.5g | 17% |
| Protein | 15.8g | 32% |
| Fat | 2.4g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 46.5mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1002.1mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 12.9g | 52% |
| Sugar | 9.1g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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