Veggie Meatballs with Egg Whites
Veggie meatballs made of shredded & nutrition rich vegetables mixed with Eggland's Best 100% Egg Whites which adds more protein to the dish. These healthy baked veggie meatballs are baked to perfection and simmered in marinara sauce and served for lunch with love.
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1/4 cup Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Carrots, grated
½ cup green pepper, chopped
¼ cup green peas
1 jalapeno, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup Eggland's Best 100% Egg Whites
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
24oz marinara sauce
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400*F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cauliflower, onion, carrots, green pepper, green peas, jalapeno, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Eggland's Best 100% Egg Whites, breadcrumbs, olive oil and salt. Mix then until well combined.
- Make the vegetable mixture into lime-sized balls. Place the veggie meatballs in the baking sheet equally spaced and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven once done.
- In a large skillet, add the marinara sauce and the cooked veggie meatballs. Let it cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately over cooked spaghetti or pasta.
Recipe Notes: This dish is a crowd-pleaser and the veggie meatballs can be made ahead and simmered in the marinara sauce while serving.
Nutrition
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Learn More| Serving Size | 4 |
|---|---|
| Calories | 182 |
| Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g |
| Cholesterol | 3mg |
| Sodium | 760mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26.8g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9g |
| Protein | 5.3g |