Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(10 ounce) packagefrozen chopped spinach
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2tablespoonswater
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2(16 ounce) packagesBeyond Meat® Beyond Beef® plant-based ground
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¾cupnutritional yeast
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¾cupvegan bread crumbs (such as Aleia’s)
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4tablespoonstomato paste
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5clovesgarlic, minced
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1tablespoondried oregano leaves
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1tablespoondried basil leaves
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1teaspoononion powder
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½teaspoonsalt
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½teaspoonground black pepper
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4tablespoonsolive oil, divided, or more as needed
Cooking Directions
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Combine frozen spinach and water in a 1-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Break up any clumps with a fork and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a colander to drain. When cool enough to handle, squeeze small handfuls of spinach to release remaining water and place spinach in a large mixing bowl.
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Add Beyond Beef, nutritional yeast, bread crumbs, tomato paste, minced garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the spinach. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Roll into 1 1/4-inch diameter meatballs.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Working in batches, add about 12 meatballs and cook, turning often and being careful not to burn, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meatballs to the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with remaining batches.
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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Tips
To cook these in marinara sauce, brown meatballs as instructed and transfer to a plate. Add two 24-ounce jars of your favorite marinara sauce to the browned bits in the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the browned meatballs, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories411 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 26g |
33% |
Saturated Fat 7g |
36% |
Sodium 705mg |
31% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g |
7% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
19% |
Total Sugars 2g |
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Protein 29g |
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Vitamin C 5mg |
24% |
Calcium 90mg |
7% |
Iron 3mg |
14% |
Potassium 496mg |
11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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