Sweet and Sour Faux Meat Balls

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Sweet and Sour Faux Meat Balls
45 min.
10
390kcal

Suggestions

Are you tired of the same old appetizers and snacks at your gatherings? Do you want to impress your guests with a delicious, vegetarian-friendly dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser? Look no further than this Sweet and Sour Faux Meat Balls recipe! In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful and unique snack that's perfect for antipasti, starters, or even as a light meal.

This recipe serves 10, with each serving containing around 390 calories. The star of the show is the sweet and tangy sauce, made from a delightful combination of apricot jam, ketchup, and a hint of hot pepper sauce. The faux meat balls are crafted from a mixture of cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoned bread crumbs, and pecans, providing a satisfying texture and taste that will have your guests wondering if they're truly vegetarian.

With a simple list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, even novice cooks can create this mouth-watering dish. So why not give Sweet and Sour Faux Meat Balls a try at your next event? Your taste buds – and your guests – will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.5 cup curd cottage cheese 
  • teaspoon basil dried
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups seasoned bread crumbs italian
  • cup catsup 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced finely
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • cup pecans chopped
  • dash hot sauce hot
  • 0.3 teaspoon sage 
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. To make Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a medium bowl combine the oil, vinegar, jam, ketchup, grated onion, salt, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir until well combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a large bowl combine the eggs, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, chopped onion, pecans, basil, salt, sage and bread crumbs.
  4. Mix well and form into 2 inch balls or patties.
  5. Place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover them with sweet and sour sauce.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories390kcal
Protein11.45%
Fat47.24%
Carbs41.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.6
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.586521646251%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Catechin
0.86mg
Epigallocatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.95kcal
19.5%
Fat:21.09g
32.45%
Saturated Fat:4.89g
30.58%
Carbohydrates:41.5g
13.83%
Net Carbohydrates:38.87g
14.13%
Sugar:17.94g
19.93%
Cholesterol:95.17mg
31.72%
Sodium:1035.66mg
45.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.51g
23.01%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.34%
Selenium:18.04µg
25.77%
Vitamin K:25.49µg
24.28%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.63%
Copper:0.41mg
20.74%
Phosphorus:194.8mg
19.48%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.46%
Calcium:168.77mg
16.88%
Iron:2.26mg
12.55%
Folate:49.63µg
12.41%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.07%
Fiber:2.63g
10.51%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.07%
Vitamin A:475.09IU
9.5%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.43%
Magnesium:37.04mg
9.26%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.48%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.41%
Potassium:253.03mg
7.23%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.15%
Vitamin C:4.44mg
5.38%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.46%
Source:Allrecipes