Meatless Meatballs with Vegetable Sauce
Description
Seasoned plant-based meatless meatballs are simmered in a hearty vegetable-based sauce in this easy vegetarian recipe.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package Impossible Burger
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1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/2 small onion, diced
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 large basil leaves, roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1 cup crushed tomatoes
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1 large bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix meatless ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, basil, curry powder, ginger, paprika, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl.
3
Form mixture into 16 balls and lay out in a baking dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
5
While the meatballs are baking, heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper, carrots, and celery in the hot oil, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, and salt; cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
6
Transfer the cooked meatballs, including any pan juices, to the sauce and stir, making sure to coat evenly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Serve hot.