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Smart Cheddar and Plant-Based Ground Protein Meatballs

Smart Cheddar and Plant-Based Ground Protein Meatballs

with Blueberry BBQ Sauce and Roasted Veggies
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Calories
600 kcal
Protein
24g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
  • Triticale
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Crustaceans
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Plant-Based Ground Protein

¼ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Triticale, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Mustard, Egg, Sulphites, Crustaceans, May contain traces of allergens, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley, Milk)

½ tsp

Garlic Salt

(Contains: Milk, Sulphites, Wheat, Tree nuts, Triticale, Mustard, Soy, Sesame, Peanuts, May contain traces of allergens)

1 unit(s)

Blueberry Jam

2 tbsp

BBQ Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Tree nuts, Egg, Sulphites, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Gluten, Mustard, May contain traces of allergens, Mustard)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

170 g

Green Beans

2 unit(s)

Green Onion

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.06 tsp

Salt*

Calories600 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate51 g
Sugar20 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Protein24 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Sodium1100 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium700 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Cups
Whisk

Cooking Steps

Roast sweet potatoes
1
  • Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Add sweet potatoes and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt and pepper, then toss to coat. 
  • Roast in the bottom of the oven, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden-brown, 20-23 min.
Prep and make plant-based ground protein meatballs
2
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions.
  • Add plant-based ground protein, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese and half the green onions to a large bowl. Season with 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt and pepper, then combine. 
  • Roll mixture into 8 (16) equal-sized meatballs.
Roast plant-based ground protein meatballs
3
  • Arrange meatballs on another parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven until golden-brown and cooked through, 12-14 min.**
Sauté green beans
4
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • Trim green beans.
  • When the pan is hot, add green beans and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and beans are tender, 4-5 min. 
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and remaining green onions. Cook, stirring often, until greens are coated and tender, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
Make sauce
5
  • Add blueberry jam and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water to a small pot.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until jam is smooth and warmed through, 30 sec.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add half the BBQ sauce to the pot (use all for 4 ppl). Cook, whisking occasionally, until well-combined and warmed through, 1 min.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide sweet potatoes, green beans and meatballs between plates.
  • Spoon blueberry BBQ sauce over plant-based ground protein meatballs.
7

If you've opted to get plant-based ground protein, prepare and cook it the same way the recipe instructs you to prepare and cook the pork.