Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained; 4 ounces button mushrooms; 1 large egg; 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup hot pepper sauce, preferably Frank's; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
4 ounces button mushrooms
1 large egg
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce, preferably Frank's
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

1
Arrange a rack in center of oven and preheat to 400u00b0F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
2
Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add celery, beans, and mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, panko, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast veggie balls, turning halfway through, until firm and cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside.
4
Whisk sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chives, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. chives.
5
Transfer veggie balls to a large bowl. Toss with hot sauce mixture and serve with blue cheese dip alongside.
6
Veggie balls can be formed, not cooked, 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

620

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped, 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip

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