Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    784

These delightful vegetarian meatballs are a symphony of savory and sweet, perfect as a captivating appetizer or a satisfying main course. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, blending creamy cheeses, crunchy pecans, and a tangy, fruity glaze.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    82 g
  • Cholesterol
    181 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    2264 mg
  • Sugar
    36 g
  • Fat
    45 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese. Mix until well blended.

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Recipe View Add the finely chopped onion, pecans, basil, salt, and sage to the cheese mixture. Stir well to incorporate.

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Recipe View Gradually stir in the Italian seasoned bread crumbs until the mixture is well combined and holds its shape.

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Recipe View Roll the mixture into 2-inch balls using your hands. Place the meatballs in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white vinegar, apricot jam, ketchup, minced onion, dried oregano, and a dash of hot pepper sauce until well combined.

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Recipe View Pour the sweet and sour sauce evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.

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Recipe View Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the meatballs are firm and the sauce is thick and bubbly. (35-40 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

For a smoother sauce, consider using a blender or immersion blender to combine the sauce ingredients.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add an extra dash or two of hot pepper sauce to the glaze.
These meatballs are great served over rice, pasta, or even on their own as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Meatballs can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 261 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Nannie Cummerata

    My kids absolutely loved these! They were gone in minutes.

  • Rozella Goodwinkovacek

    The sweet and sour sauce is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Valentin Shanahan

    Next time, I'm going to try adding some chopped bell peppers to the meatball mixture.

  • Syble Hackett

    I'm not even vegetarian, but I enjoyed these more than regular meatballs!

  • Osbaldo Cronin

    The apricot jam gives the sauce a unique and delicious flavor.

  • Quentin Sporer

    These are a great way to sneak in some extra protein and vegetables.

  • Norberto Emard

    These were so easy to make and perfect for a party appetizer.

  • Rosie Wuckert

    I added a little ginger to the sauce and it was fantastic!

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