One-Pot Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Fusion, Middle Eastern
One-Pot Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs
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Refreshing and nutty falafel-based vegan meatballs, full of protein and nutrients, served over one-pot whole grain spaghetti with rich marinara sauce. Healthy and quick vegetarian weekday dinner idea!
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Ingredients
For the one-pot spaghetti:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 400 ml or 13.5 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- salt
- 4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 450 ml or 2 cups vegetable broth
- 8 baked falafel balls warm
- black pepper
- a handful large green olives
- 250 grams or 9 oz whole grain spelt spaghetti (whole wheat would fit too)
- fresh cilantro to garnish
For the dressing:
- 100 grams or 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
- juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 sprigs mint
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Instructions
- ONE-POT SPAGHETTI: Heat a lug of olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until golden. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, a pinch of salt, cilantro and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Add olives, spaghetti (broken in half, if needed) and 2 falafel balls (use your hands or a fork to break it up into smaller pieces) and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid clumping. Add more boiling water if needed. Discard the cilantro before serving.
- DRESSING: For the dressing, combine the yogurt, juice and zest of 1/2 lemon and mint leaves and pulse in a blender until combined.
- ASSEMBLE: Divide the spaghetti among 2 bowls, place 3 falafel balls on top of each bowl and drizzle with the yogurt dressing. Garnish with the chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Potassium
408mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11.2mg
(12%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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