Cannellini Bean Vegetarian Meatballs
A healthy, satisfying, and delicious vegetarian meatball recipe.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 can cannellini beans rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs extra for rolling meatballs in
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp oregano dried
Instructions
- In food processor, chop the walnuts.
- Add cannellini beans, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, crushed garlic, salt, parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
- Pulse food processor until paste consistency is formed. (try not to over pulse)
- Roll into tablespoon sized balls and roll meatballs in breadcrubs.
- Use cast iron skillet with a half inch of canola oil to fry the meatballs on medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side. If browning to quickly turn down heat.For a healthier option bake the meatballs in the oven at 375 degrees on partchment paper for 18-20 minutes.