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

If you're tired of the same old vegetarian dishes and looking to switch things up, then this recipe for Vegetarian Sweet and Sour Meatballs is just what you need. These sweet and sour meatballs are packed full of flavor and are surprisingly easy to make. With a combination of savory meatballs, tangy sweet and sour sauce, and a hint of umami, these meatballs are a perfect addition to any meal.

With a focus on using plant-based ingredients, this recipe is perfect for vegetarians and meat-ea...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¾ cup apricot jam
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, Cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese until well blended. Mix in 1/2 cup onion, pecans, basil, salt and sage. Stir in bread crumbs. Form the mixture into 2 inch balls, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, vinegar, apricot jam, ketchup, 1/4 cup onion, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until meatballs are firm, and sauce is thick and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    803 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 181mg
    • Sodium: 2264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 350mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 470mg