Vegetarian "Meat" Balls

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A flavorful vegetarian alternative to meatballs, made with tofu and walnuts, perfect for pasta dishes or served with marinara sauce for a hearty, meat-free meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package firm or hard tofu
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of light oil over medium heat.
  3. Form the mixture into balls.
  4. Saute the balls in the skillet until they are light brown on all sides.
  5. Add the meatballs to marinara sauce or sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

504 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 24.2g 31% DV
Carbs 62.4g 23% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 801.3mg 35% DV
Potassium 1004.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 64.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 42.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 32.8mg 36% DV
Calcium 419.8mg 32% DV
Iron 8.3mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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