Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

carrot

0.25 cup

beans

0.25 cup

green pepper

0.25 cup

mixed mushrooms

2 unit

garlic

cloves

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

poultry seasoning

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine carrot, beans, green pepper and mixed mushrooms in a blender.

Step 3
~3 min

Blend until the vegetables are smooth.

Step 4
~3 min

Add bread crumbs to the blended vegetables.

Step 5
~3 min

Gently stir to combine.

Step 6
~3 min

Form the mixture into small balls.

Step 7
~3 min

Place the meatballs on an ungreased baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~3 min

Bake for 15 minutes on one side.

Step 9
~3 min

Turn the meatballs over.

Step 10
~3 min

Bake for an additional 10 minutes on the other side.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately or freeze for later.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a tablespoon of tomato paste for extra flavor.

Use a food processor if you don't have a blender.

Serve with marinara sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with pasta.

Serve as an appetizer.

Serve in a sandwich.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pasta with marinara sauce
Garlic bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Vegetarian adaptation of traditional meatball dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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