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| Sunflower Nut "Meatballs" immersed in a veggie stew-- great also as a part of a traditional Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner |
This popular sunflower nut meatballs recipe is quick to make and very attractive and delicious to serve. Sunflower seeds are an inexpensive plant protein that are a nice economic break from the cost of many other nuts and seeds.
In a food processor, or by hand, FINELY CHOP
*1 cup/140 g raw sunflower seeds and
*1 cup/120 g pecans or walnuts
IN MIXING BOWL PUT:
*4 cups/200 g. wholewheat bread crumbs or rolled oats
BLENDERIZE THE FOLLOWING :together:
*2 cups/473 ml water or vegetable broth
*1 raw onion
*2 cloves garlic
*2 tablespoon/20 g Caflib or roasted chicory
*1 tablespoon/12 g black pepper
*1 tablespoon/18 g. Marmite (a yeasty "beef" flavoring) or Celtic Sea Salt to taste
*1 teaspoon/4 g. mesquite powder (optional)
*2 cups/473 ml water or vegetable broth
*1 raw onion
*2 cloves garlic
*2 tablespoon/20 g Caflib or roasted chicory
*1 tablespoon/12 g black pepper
*1 tablespoon/18 g. Marmite (a yeasty "beef" flavoring) or Celtic Sea Salt to taste
*1 teaspoon/4 g. mesquite powder (optional)
MIX ALL OF THE ABOVE IN MIXING BOWL
PLACE on well-greased cookie sheet (or silicone sheet or parchment paper) and
BAKE at 450F/232C approximately 15-20 minutes.
-Recipe by Wyona with Adaptations by Cynthia
FORM INTO BALLS (golf ball or smaller)
They should stick together, firm but not crumbly.
They should stick together, firm but not crumbly.
PLACE on well-greased cookie sheet (or silicone sheet or parchment paper) and
BAKE at 450F/232C approximately 15-20 minutes.
Nutritional Chart (Per Serving, assuming 4 servings):
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and measurements.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 590 kcal |
| Total Fat | 47 g |
| - Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| - Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| - Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| - Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
NOTE: For people on low sodium diets, it is useful to know that Marmite is responsible for the high numbers on the above chart. A lower sodium seasoning can be substituted, such as Mrs. Dash or Nutritional Yeast.
-Recipe by Wyona with Adaptations by Cynthia
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