Janets Meatless Meatballs

• 1 cup Chopped Pecans
• 2 cups (packed) Fresh Breadcrumbs From Whole Wheat Bread
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
• 3 whole Large Eggs, Or More As Needed
• 1/2 cups Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 cups Minced Fresh Onion
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 cups Your Favorite Sauce (Spaghetti, Barbecue, Etc.), Or More As Needed

1. In a food processor, process pecans just until they are a fine meal and NO longer; remove pecan meal to a mixing bowl.
2. Next, process whole wheat bread to make fresh breadcrumbs, add crumbs to the pecan meal.
3. Mix in seasonings, eggs, parmesan, and onions.
4. Heat oil in a skillet on medium high.
5. Using a spoon or a small scoop, form balls (about 36).
6. Brown in the hot oil, gently turning as needed.
7. Remove from the skillet when well-browned or lighter in weight; set aside.
8. In the same skillet, add your favorite sauce.
9. Add meatballs, cover and simmer on lowest heat 45 to 55 minutes.
10. Note: meatballs can be baked on an oiled baking pan until browned, then transferred to a crock pot.
11. Add sauce, cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

pecans, breadcrumbs, italian seasonings, garlic, eggs, parmesan cheese, fresh onion, olive oil, favorite sauce

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/janete28099s-meatless-meatballs/ (may not work)