Meatless Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Meatless Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound meat substitute; 1 cup bread crumbs (whole-wheat); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 2 teaspoons oregano (dry); 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves (chiffonaide (cut into thin strips or shreds)); 1/2 onion (minced); 1/2 cup egg beaters; 8 large tomatoes; 1/4 cup onion (diced); 1/4 cup garlic (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dry); 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns (ground); 1/2 teaspoon basil (dry); 1 teaspoon Splenda; 1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves (chiffonaide)

Written by Pritikin Chefs

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Meatless Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Italian, Vegetarian

Yield: people

Materials

MEATLESS MEATBALLS

1 pound meat substitute
1 cup bread crumbs (whole-wheat)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
2 teaspoons oregano (dry)
2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves chiffonaide (cut into thin strips or shreds)
1/2 onion minced
1/2 cup egg beaters

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE (serving size: About 1 cup)

8 large tomatoes
1/4 cup onion diced
1/4 cup garlic chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano (dry)
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns ground
1/2 teaspoon basil (dry)
1 teaspoon Splenda
1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves chiffonaide

Instructions

MEATLESS MEATBALLS

Mix all ingredients together.
Mold into balls.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Cut, grate, or puree tomatoes, as desired.
Brown onions and garlic.
Add tomatoes, oregano, and pepper.
Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 40 minutes.
Finish with Splenda and fresh basil.

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