Spaghetti and (Vegan) Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti and (Vegan) Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup cremini mushroom, roughly chopped; 1 cup packed Baby Spinach; ½ cup sunflower seeds; 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed, drained and divided (or pinto, chickpea, or beans of choice); 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 8 ounces spaghetti (whole wheat); 1 (25 ounce) jar pasta sauce (or spaghetti sauce)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup cremini mushroom, roughly chopped
1 cup packed Baby Spinach
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed, drained and divided (or pinto, chickpea, or beans of choice)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup cooked brown rice
8 ounces spaghetti (whole wheat)
1 (25 ounce) jar pasta sauce (or spaghetti sauce)

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in mushrooms and spinach.
4
Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender and spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, pulse sunflower seeds until coarsely ground.
6
Add cooked vegetable mixture, half the beans, basil and oregano.
7
Pulse until mixture is just coming together.
8
In a large bowl, combine pureed mixture, remaining beans and rice.
9
Stir until combined.
10
Preheat oven to 350F.
11
Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
12
Bake meatballs 30 minutes or until heated through and crisp on the outside.
13
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
14
Drain well and return to pot.
15
Add pasta sauce and toss until combined and heated through.
16
Add meatballs and toss very gently to combine, taking care not to break up meatballs.
17
Serve and enjoy.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup yellow onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 cup cremini mushroom, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti and (Vegan) Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti and (Vegan) Meatballs

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