Italian Meatballs

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cup fresh vegan bread crumbs
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon each sweet bazil
• 1 teaspoon ground marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon food yeast flakes
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 oz jar pimento, chopped
• 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Combine whole wheat flour, vegan bread crumbs, walnuts, basil, marjoram and garlic powder in large mixing bowl, mix well.

Blend 1/2 c water and the almonds until very smooth, 2-3 minutes on high speed. Add the remaining water and ingredients and blend until smooth. Add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix well.

Form meatballs with a 1 ounce cookie scoop or with hands. Bake on oiled or Pam sprayed baking sheet 35 minutes at 350''. Serve topped with tomato sauce or well seasoned spaghetti sauce.

Serves: 10

Preparation time: 1 hour