Sheila's Yummy "Meat"Balls

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 47
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 73.8
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.9 mg
  • Sodium: 84.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 4.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Sheila's Yummy "Meat"Balls calories by ingredient


Introduction

You are welcome to mix up the additives (spices, lemon zest, garlic, sautéed onions, etc.) to change the flavor. You are welcome to mix up the additives (spices, lemon zest, garlic, sautéed onions, etc.) to change the flavor.
Number of Servings: 47

Ingredients

    6 Large eggs
    2 cups Walnuts
    2 cups bread crumbs
    3 or 4 cup shredded Mozarella
    2 tbsp Basil
    zest of 1 lemon
    juice of 1 lemon
    1 tsp Oregano, ground
    1 dash Salt

Tips

Once baked these freeze well.


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Grind the walnuts in a food processor. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.

Using tablespoons or ice cream scoops, scoop out the mixture and place each ball, one inch apart, on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-24 minutes, flipping meatballs over halfway through.

Serve over pasta with sauce, or perhaps in a hot sub sandwich.

Serving Size: 1 medium sized ball or 2 small balls

Number of Servings: 47

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARKSPDX.