Are you a vegetarian or vegan looking for a hearty and flavorful meal? Look no further than veggie meatballs! These delicious plant-based alternatives to traditional meatballs are packed with vegetables, herbs, and spices, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer to pan-fry, bake, or simmer your veggie meatballs, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. With endless possibilities for customization, you can create veggie meatballs that are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special holiday gatherings.
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VEGGIE MEATBALL MEDLEY
I developed this recipe in an attempt to offer a simple well-balanced meal the whole family could enjoy. Everyone raves about the soy-flavored sauce. -Barbara Kernohan, Forest, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large nonstick skillet, cook meatballs, vegetables and onion until meatballs are browned; drain. , Stir in the soup, soy sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1923mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots in a vegetable steamer 5 to 10 minutes, or cook covered in a microwave with a little water until crisp-tender.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add red pepper and mushrooms to bowl and toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and thyme with a wire whisk. Drizzle over vegetables and serve.
- Recipe provided by Low Cholesterol Olive Oil Cookbook
VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield about 24 golf-ball-size meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium pot, add the lentils and 2 quarts water. Set the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the lentils until soft but not falling apart, about 25 minutes.
- Pour the cooked lentils through a colander and let cool. In a large frying pan set over a medium-high heat, saute the carrots, onions, celery, garlic, thyme and salt with the 1/4 cup olive oil until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
- When the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stir in the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until the paste darkens, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, until completely cooked and browned on edges, about 15 minutes. Remove vegetables from frying pan and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled vegetables with lentils and all remaining ingredients, save for the 2 tablespoons olive oil and the pesto. Mix until well combined. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large 9-by-12-inch baking dish, making sure to coat evenly. Roll the lentil mixture into round, golf-ball-size meatballs, making sure to pack the balls firmly. Place lentil balls into the oiled baking dish, making sure none of the meatballs touch one another.
- Roast the lentil balls until firm and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Allow the meatballs to cool for five minutes before removing them from the tray. Serve with pesto.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the walnuts out on a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and roast until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Set the nuts aside to cool.
- Fill a large stockpot three-quarters of the way full with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Next, fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Drop the spinach and basil into boiling water and give the leaves a stir. After 1 minute, remove the greens and plunge them into ice water. Discard the boiling water.
- Once cool, remove the greens from the ice bath and squeeze them dry. Give them a rough chop and transfer to a food processor.
- Add the salt, olive oil and Parmesan to the food processor and blend until a uniform, pesto-like consistency is reached.
VEGGIE MEATBALL MEDLEY
I developed this recipe in an attempt to offer a simple well-balanced meal the whole family could enjoy. Everyone raves about the soy-flavored sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large nonstick skillet, cook meatballs, vegetables and onion until meatballs are browned; drain. Stir in the soup, soy sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1821.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
VEGGIE MEATBALL MEDLEY
I developed this recipe in an attempt to offer a simple well-balanced meal the whole family could enjoy. Everyone raves about the soy-flavored sauce.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large nonstick skillet, cook meatballs, vegetables and onion until meatballs are browned; drain. Stir in the soup, soy sauce and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1821.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This roasted vegetables dish is good with any meat, but I especially like it with pork. And because the vegetables can be prepared in advance, I have more time to enjoy my dinner guests. -Shirley Beauregard, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, red peppers, squash, sweet potato and onion. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FANCY VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Make and share this Fancy Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelync
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion in butter until transparent.
- Add carrots and saute 5 minutes before adding broccoli stem pieces.
- Saute 2 minutes more.
- Add the florets,basil,garlic powder,salt and pepper and bouilon powder.
- Cover and let simmer in its own juices for 3to5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 385, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.5
QUICK MIXED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Fast and tasty. This is really easy to make on those rushed days. The recipe comes from Chatelaine Food Express Quickies.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Cauliflower
Time 8m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in a frying pan.
- Saute cauliflower and peas until cauliflower is tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Add julienned red pepper and saute until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 93.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 3.2
SAUTéED VEGETABLE MEDLEY WITH BACON
Mix up your next meal by adding our Sautéed Vegetable Medley with Bacon recipe. Worcestershire sauce and bacon give the green bean, carrot, sugar snap pea and green pea medley an unmistakable, savory flavor. Plus, our Healthy Living Sautéed Vegetable Medley with Bacon is ready in just half an hour.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Microwave beans and carrots in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and butter to reserved drippings; cook 1 min. or until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Add sugar snap peas, frozen peas and bean mixture; stir. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add half each of the dill and bacon; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining dill and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
HIDDEN VEGGIE MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large carrot, zucchini, ground beef, ground pork, grated parmesan cheese, onion, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, eggs, bread crumbs, marinara sauce, spaghetti, parmesan cheese
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Sides
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place shredded carrot and zucchini on a clean towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
- Place strained carrot and zucchini in a bowl and add ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Mix until just combined.
- Grab about a ¼ cup (85 grams) of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- Pan-fry the meatballs in a large pan over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Or, can bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350˚F (180˚C) for 30-35 minutes, flipping after the first 15 minutes. Warm up marinara sauce and serve on the side.
- Serve the meatballs with cooked spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your meatballs the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to use organic vegetables whenever possible.
- Don't Overmix the Meatballs: Overmixing the meatballs will make them tough. Mix them just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the Meatballs Thoroughly: Make sure to cook the meatballs all the way through to prevent any foodborne illness. You can check if they are done by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the Meatballs with Your Favorite Sauce: Veggie meatballs are delicious served with a variety of sauces, such as marinara, Alfredo, or pesto. You can also serve them with a side of rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Veggie meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and they can also be a good source of protein and fiber. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a veggie meatball recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give veggie meatballs a try!
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