Main-dish nut balls

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSunflower seeds
¼cupCashews; chopped
¼cupPeanuts; unsalted
1cupWhole grain bread crumbs, dry
Egg replacer for 3 eggs
2Garlic cloves; pressed
1tablespoonTamari
¼teaspoonCelery seed
½teaspoonBasil
4cupsTomato sauce or spaghetti sauce

Directions

Place the sunflower seeds, cashews and peanuts in a blender and grind them. The size of the ground pieces is not very important, but make sure they are not too big.

Place the ground nuts in a medium-sized bowl and add the bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, tamari, celery seed, and basil. Mix well and shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls.

Place the tomato sauce in a large kettle and bring to a gentle simmer. Drop the balls into the sauce. Cover and let simemr for about 15 minutes.

Serve with whole grain spaghetti and a big green salad.

From the files of DEEANNE