Vegetarian White Bean “Meatballs” with Low Carb Noodles
Yes, these are vegetarian meatballs which technically means they're not meat at all. But hey, who makes the rules anyway.
Servings 4 people
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 cans of no-salt added white Cannellini beans 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 4 sundried tomatoes rehydrated with hot water, finely minced
- 1/2 small onion finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley finely minced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 6 tbsps parmigiano reggiano cheese finely grated
- 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 2 zucchini spiralized into thin noodles
- 1 L low sugar marinara pasta sauce
- Parmigiano reggiano cheese for garnish
- Italian parsley finely minced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and place a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat into the oven to preheat.
- Pulse the rolled oats in the food processor until they turn into a rough powder. Add in the beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, egg, oregano, cheese, balsamic, salt and pepper and puree until smooth and well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into 2-tbsp balls (should make 20-24) and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice the spaghetti squash in half and place in a microwave safe dish with 1 inch of water. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until it “strings” easily when you scrape the squash with a fork. Set aside.
- After 15 minutes in the oven, preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add in the olive oil. Gently add the “meat” balls and brown on all sides. Remove from the pan.
- Add in the zucchini noodles to the pan and toss until coated and lightly cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the pasta sauce into the pan and heat until hot. Add in the spaghetti squash and toss to coat.
- To serve, place the noodles and “meat” balls into four bowls. Top with additional sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese and parsley and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal