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Vegan Italian Lentil Quinoa MeatBalls

Add to ❤ Favorites These lentil meatballs are perfectly tender on the inside, firm on the outside, and loaded with so much flavor! This will be your new go-to vegan meatball recipe! Enjoy these vegan meatballs with a big bowl of spaghetti for the ultimate comfort food meal! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and nut-free. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 cups water1/4 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed & drained3/4 cup uncooked french lentils rinsed & drained5 oz cremini mushrooms (about 5 large mushrooms)1 cup red onion diced (one small onion)1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats (or gluten-free bread crumbs)1 tbsp ground flaxseed3 tbsp water1/4 cup sunflower seeds ground2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce2 tbsp nutritional yeast2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)1 tbsp Italian seasonings1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp Himalayan pink sea salt more to taste1/4 tsp black pepper Read the Instructions here

Asian Style Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites I love a well-made meatball, but I’m not of the idea that there is any ‘one’ perfect way to make a meatball, which brings us to today’s Asian-Style Meatballs, which are a delicious new take on a beloved favorite. Ingredients for 4 servings 1 ½ lbs. of ground beef2 tbs. Teriyaki Sauce2 tbs. Soy Sauce2 tsps. Chili Paste1 tbs. Sesame Oil2 slices of sandwich bread – crumbled2 scallions – chopped3 – 4 cloves of garlic – chopped2 eggs1 tbs. sesame seedsVegetable oil – for frying1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti4 – 5 scallions – sliced in half – reserving these for grilling and garnish For the Asian Style Sauce:2 tbs. Soy Sauce2 tbs. Teriyaki Sauce1 tbs. Fish Sauce1 tbs. Chili Paste1 tbs. Sesame Oil3 cloves of chopped garlic½ tsp. sugar½ cup of chopped cashews3 – 4 scallions – chopped Read the Instructions here

Lamb kofta balls with pine nuts and spices

Add to ❤ Favorites Juicy, garlicky and filled with warm spices, these lamb kofta balls are best cooked on the barbecue. But you can make them just as well in the frying pan. Ingredients for 20 meatballs 1 brown onion1 sprig spring onion2 tablespoons olive oil1 slice bread stale is best1/2 cup water500 g lamb mince2 tablespoons pine nuts4 sprigs coriander2 teaspoons cinnamon powder3 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon sumac1/2 teaspoon salt1 slice bread stale is best1/2 cup water To serve (choose any): FlatbreadsEggplant dip or hommusTabbouleh saladCorn kernelsSliced cucumberMinted Greek-style yoghurt Read the Instructions here

North African Spiced Lamb Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites Spiced Lamb Meatballs are filled with fresh herbs, garlic, onion, my homemade Ras el Hanout and smoked paprika. Serve with a delicious roasted red pepper Harissa! Ingredients for 36 meatballs FOR THE MEATBALLS: 1/2 a medium red onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves peeled garlic 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 cup mint leaves 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1 pound Superior Farms American Lamb 1/2 cup quick oats 1 tablespoon Ras el Hanout 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes) 1 large egg, beaten 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil, for frying FOR THE RED PEPPER HARISSA: 1 tablespoon light olive oil 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large roasted red bell peppers 1 to 2 roasted chili peppers or Fresno chile (1 pepper for moderate heat, 2 for spicy — you can do this yourself of buy them) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Read the Instructions here  

Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Spaghetti and Meatballs in Marinara Sauce with authentic Italian flavors and an easy homemade recipe that’s hearty and comforting for the whole family! Ingredients for 4 servings Marinara Sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, including basil, thyme and oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup water Meatballs 1 lb lean ground beef 1 egg 2 garlic cloves, mined 1 tbsp minced onion 2 tsp Italian seasoning ¼ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Other 12 oz spaghetti noodles Basil for garnish Grated Parmesan cheese for serving Read the Instructions here  

Tray Bake Sticky Sesame Chicken Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites Sweet, sticky and delicious. These tray baked sticky sesame chicken meatballs are packed with flavour and bake easily in the oven for a perfect week night meal. Ingredients for 4 servings For the meatballs 1 tbsp oil – canola/veg/sunflower 400 g chicken mince (ground chicken) 35 g (1/4 cup) panko 2 tsp sesame seeds – I used a mixture of white and black 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper pinch red chilli flakes 3 garlic cloves For the sticky sauce 125 ml (1/2 cup) soy sauce 125 ml (1/2 cup) mirin 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 80 g (1/4 cup) honey 1 tsp sesame seeds handful fresh coriander Read the Instructions here  

Pizza Meatball Dip

Add to ❤ Favorites This is a one pot dish that makes a great pre-dinner snack, party food or just a lazy Friday night on the couch. It should take you around 20 minutes. Ingredients for a 11 inch baking dish 500 gm Pork mince ( ground- 17.65 oz) 1 cup Panko crumbs or fresh white breadcrumbs ( 50 gm / 1.76 oz) 1 clove of garlic crushed 1 large egg (70 gm) 100 gm creamy Danish feta (make sure it’s not Greek feta- 3.5oz) 1 tablespoon ground oregano or dried or 3 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano leaves ( You can use other herbs too. Try rosemary or basil) 2 x 500 gm (17.65 oz) jars of spaghetti sauce ( any flavour you like) 200 gm cheese. Use cheddar or a mixture of parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar) Basil leaves for serving Lettuce cups or Flatbread Read the Instructions here  

Moroccan Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings For the meatballs: 1 pound ground lamb 1 pound ground beef ¼ cup onion, very finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons plain breadcrumbs For the sauce: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion (about 1 cup), finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated 1 ½ teaspoons cumin 1 ½ teaspoons paprika ¼ teaspoon pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy) ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon tomato paste 16 ounces tomato sauce 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf Read the Instructions here  

Indonesian Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings For Meatballs 1 1/2 lb ground chicken 1 cup bread crumbs, I used Panko 1 red chili pepper chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp garam masala 1/2 tsp nutmeg ground 5 green onions chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 egg salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp red chili paste optional 2 tbsp peanut oil for frying meatballs For Sauce 2 stalks lemongrass * 1 cup chicken broth low sodium 2 tbsp red chili paste 14 oz unsweetened coconut milk (1 can 403 ml) 1 tbsp curry powder salt and pepper to taste 5 fresh Kaffir lime leaves 2 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut optional 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped Read the Instructions here  

Sous Vide Chicken Souvlaki Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites The combination of using the sous vide along with the addition of ground mushrooms resulted in an almost unbelievably moist and tender meatball. Ingredients for 40-60 meatballs 900g skinless, boneless chicken thighs OR ground chicken 225g white button mushrooms, minced by hand or ground roughly in a food processor 1 onion, minced 5 cloves finely chopped garlic 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup panko 1 cup crumbled feta juice of 1 large lemon zest from 1 lemon 1 big handful of Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 tbls dried greek oregano 1/4 cup chopped, fresh mint 2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste) freshly ground black pepper Read the Instructions here  

Indian Lamb Meatballs with Mint, Coriander, and Lime Chutney

Add to ❤ Favorites These aromatic Indian Lamb Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic Indian kebabs. Serve them as an appetizer on your next get together! Ingredients for 24 meatballs For the Indian Lamb Meatballs 1 lb [454 g] ground lamb (you can substitute ground beef or even ground chicken) ½ cup [125 ml] ground almonds ½ cup [125 ml] red onion, finely chopped 1 tsp [5 ml] kosher salt 1 tsp [5 ml] ground cardamom 1 tsp [5 ml] ground cumin ¾ tsp [3.75 ml] freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp [30 ml] fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped For the Mint, Coriander, and Lime Chutney 1 cup [250 ml] fresh coriander leaves and stems, coarsely chopped ¾ cup [180 ml] fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped (about ¾ cup [180 ml]) ¼ large red onion, chopped (about ½ cup [125 ml]) ¼ cup [60 ml] water ¼ cup [60 ml] freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes) 1 tsp [5 ml] kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tsp [5 ml] sambal oelek (chili paste), or 1 thai or serrano chili Read the Instructions here  

Spicy Korean Meatballs

Add to ❤ Favorites These pretty little meatballs with a bit of a Korean kick & a sweet/spicy glaze are just fun, fun, fun. They’d also be great for game day or an appetizer at any party. Ingredients for 50 small meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 egg 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced, save a bit for garnish 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Serrano or jalapeno, seeded & finely minced 2 tablespoons Gochujang 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 to 3 dashes fish sauce 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish Read the Instructions here