This whole combo just fit together like peas and carrots in the pot pie. I just loved everything. I had my niece over for a lunch, and she enjoyed it as well. So, these meatballs are obviously meatless. I don’t know how they did it, but they honestly taste like meat to me. Needless to say, they are so freaking delicious.
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time15minutes
Servings2
AuthorSandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking
Ingredients
1/2tbsp.Olive Oil
6Gardein Meatless Meatballs3 per serving
1cupFrozen Broccoli
1cupsfrozen Cauliflower
Sprinkle: Lemon-Black Pepper Seasoningunsalted
Sprinkle: Red Chili flakes
Sprinkle: Dried Parsley
Sea Salt to taste
Optional Garnish:
A drizzle of Chili Oil
Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
Serve it with SuperGreen Pasta
Instructions
Follow meatless meatballs cooking instructions according to a package. I prefer thawing the meatballs then just cooking them defrosted until light brown on a hot oil for a couple of minutes, turning every 30-40 seconds.
After meatballs are lightly brown toss them with (slightly) thawed Broccoli and Cauliflower. You could use raw, fresh vegetables, just make sure to blanch them just before tossing them with meatballs. Cook vegetables for a minute or two on a medium-high heat.
Season with seasoning to taste.
Recipe Notes
KITCHEN TIP: HOW TO THAW FROZEN VEGETABLES: Put frozen vegetables in a colander or a strainer and run cold water over the vegetables until thawed. If you are thawing Spinach or kale, make sure to squeeze out excess water. I finish pasta at the same time I finish this dish so I could serve it together. This is also very easy to cook ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze it for a month. The reason why I do not keep broccoli and cauliflower longer than 2 days: It has a very particular smell if it stands in the fridge for too long. I recommend no longer than 2 days. you can always freeze it and reheat. You can serve this with whatever you wish or eat it on its own. I like this green pasta very much. This is not a sponsored post at all, but if I like a product I like to talk about it even if it is not paid sponsored opportunity.