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MEATLESS MEATBALLS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

MEATLESS MEATBALLS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

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 Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Author Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 6 Gardein Meatless Meatballs 3 per serving
  • 1 cup Frozen Broccoli
  • 1 cups frozen Cauliflower
  • Sprinkle: Lemon-Black Pepper Seasoning unsalted
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.