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Greek Veggie Balls

Greek Veggie Balls with Tahini Lemon Sauce

December 29, 2016

Snacks Recipes

Nutritive Information

Per Serving (veggie balls and tahini sauce):
  • 385 calories,
  • 17 g total fat (2 g saturated fat),
  • 50 g carbohydrate,
  • 12 g protein,
  • 11 g dietary fiber,
  • 70 mg sodium.

Ingredients

Veggie Balls:
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained (or 3 1/2 cups cooked)
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs (may use gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup nut meal (i.e., almond meal, hazelnut meal, or peanut meal)
  • 5 large Medjool dates, pitted, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt (optional)
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Tahini Lemon Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • Water, as needed
  • Smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Place drained black-eyed peas in large mixing bowl and mash with potato masher to achieve a smooth texture with some lumps.
  • Stir in onion, garlic, flax, breadcrumbs, nut meal, dates, tomatoes, parsley, fennel seeds, oregano, pepper, and salt, if using. Mix well.
  • Add lemon juice to moisten and mix well to create a slightly moist mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make Tahini Lemon Sauce. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper. Add enough water to make a smooth sauce, according to your desired texture. (A thicker sauce is preferable served on the side with appetizer veggie balls, while a thinner sauce is preferable served on top of an entrée serving of veggie balls.)
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Roll veggie balls into 28 golf-size balls with your hands, and place in skillet. Cook balls, turning regularly, so that all sides are browned, for about 15 minutes. Remove, place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Add remaining olive oil to skillet and cook remaining veggie balls using same technique.
  • Serve with Tahini Lemon Sauce garnished with smoked paprika.

Serves

7 Servings

Notes

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