Vegetarian Meatballs

Name: Vegetarian Meatballs
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup ground pecans or any other nut (peanuts not recommended); 1 1/2 cups finely ground fresh bread crumbs or Italian bread crumbs; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, oregano, and/or basil; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; spaghetti or marinara sauce, optional

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Ingredients

5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup ground pecans or any other nut (peanuts not recommended)
1 1/2 cups finely ground fresh bread crumbs or Italian bread crumbs
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, oregano, and/or basil
3 tablespoons of olive oil
spaghetti or marinara sauce, optional

Directions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix ingredients (eggs through herbs) together until just combined. Form into balls of uniform size. Heat olive oil in an oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Brown meatballs on one side, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn all over and place skillet in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until browned on the bottom and cooked through. Finish cooking in simmering sauce for 45 minutes if desired.