Name: White Bean & Chard ‘Meatballs’ Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chard, finely chopped; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; Salt and pepper to taste; Marinara sauce for serving

White Bean & Chard ‘Meatballs’ Recipe

Mariette Robinett Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make White Bean & Chard ‘Meatballs’

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chard, finely chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher until well mashed.
Add the chard, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well until combined.
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and enjoy!