How to Make Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that will please even the most avid meat lovers? Look no further than this recipe for sweet and sour vegetarian meatballs. Packed with flavor and made with wholesome ingredients, these meatballs are a perfect addition to any meal.

Whether you're a vegetarian, trying to reduce your meat consumption, or simply looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, these sweet and sour vegetarian meatballs are sure to be a hit. They’r...

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Ingredients

  • 2 sleeves crackers (such as Keebler® Town House®), crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups pecan meal
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sweet onion, minced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 19
  • Yield: 70 meatballs

  • Toss cracker crumbs and pecan meal together in a large bowl. Add Colby-Jack cheese, onion, spinach, garlic, parsley, poultry seasoning, and salt. Beat the eggs together in a bowl; incorporate into the mixture.
  • Form meatballs using a 1-inch cookie scoop. Roll smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer. Drop meatballs gently into the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add grape jelly and stir gently until it's completely melted. Stir in chili sauce until well combined. Add cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 566mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg