Vegetarian Pecan Meatball Hoagie

Total 74 minPrep 24 minCook 50 min6 servings717 cal
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Vegetarian Pecan Meatball Hoagie recipe

Nutrition

Calories
717 cal
Protein
29.5 g
Carbs
102 g
Fat
24.7 g
Sat. fat
3.2 g
Sugar
48 g
Sodium
2568 mg

Ingredients

  • 8 oz low fat cottage cheese
  • 8 whole egg whites
  • 1 whole onion
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 cup soda crackers
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 whole whole wheat hoagie rolls
  • 1 3/4 quart tomato sauce
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    In a blender container , blend cottage cheese until smooth

  2. 2

    Pour into a mixing bowl

  3. 3

    Add the egg whites , onion , pecans , crackers , sage , and garlic powder and mix well

  4. 4

    Allow to thicken in refrigerator for 10 minutes

  5. 5

    Form mixture into 2-inch balls

  6. 6

    Fry in lightly oiled pan , turning to brown on all sides

  7. 7

    Put browned meatballs in baking dish , cover with tomato sauce and heat in oven or microwave until sauce bubbles

  8. 8

    Cut hoagie rolls in half and lightly brush cut sides with olive oil

  9. 9

    Toast rolls in 400 degree f oven until very lightly browned , remove from oven and rub garlic clove on each side

  10. 10

    Bake an additional 3-4 minutes or until nicely browned

  11. 11

    Put 3 meatballs with sauce down the center of each toasted hoagie roll and serve warm

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