Victoria’s Read

NO MEAT BALLS

INGREDIENTS
-1 1/2 cups dry mashed potatoes
-1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
-1 cup chopped pecans or cashews
-1 cup chopped onion
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
-4 eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in greased pan.
3. Bake meatballs uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until brown.

VEGETARIAN PATTIES

INGREDIENTS:
-1 (15 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans, drained, and rinsed
-Rolled oats (1 to 2 cups)
-1/2 C. all-purpose flour
-1 egg, beaten
-1/2 C. mushrooms, finely chopped
-1/2 C. onions or leeks, finely chopped
-1to2 carrot(s), shredded
-1/2 C. red bell pepper, chopped
-3 clove garlic, pressed or minced
-1 tbsp. soy sauce or Worcestershire
-1/2 tsp. salt
-Spices and herbs to taste

DIRECTIONS
1.Blend all ingredients (starting with one cup of oatmeal) in food processor or use a stick blender, until coarsely chopped. Add more oatmeal as needed, until patties hold together well.
2.Chill mixture for about an hour, then shape into smallish patties. Chill patties several hours or freeze and save until needed. If your patties want to fall apart, you’ll want to cook them in the oven.
3.Broil patties 4 to 6 inches from heat about 10 to 15 minutes until browned and heated throughout. If your patties hold together well, you can simply saute them in a skillet.
4.Heat a bit of olive oil and cook patties over med-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes a side, until crisp outside and cooked through.

Sources:
divinedinnerparty.com
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