Cocktail Meatballs 4 Ways recipe

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

Nutrition Info

155.2 calories
carbohydrate: 5.3 g
cholesterol: 38.1 mg
fat: 9 g
fiber: 0.5 g
protein: 12.5 g
saturatedFat: 3.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 343.7 mg
sugar: 0.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Pulse beans, garlic, egg white, water, salt-free seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Mix together bean mixture, ground beef, and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Do not overmix. Shape into 1-inch balls and put on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted in centers registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 12 to 14 minutes.

Recipe Yield

4 1/2 dozen

Recipe Note

Cocktail meatballs are a party favorite, but the calories add up fast. Cut fat and calories (and add filling fiber) with a can of beans. Follow this formula to enjoy 6 meatballs with around 200 calories and 7 grams of fat. Serve with desired sauce and garnish.

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