BLACK BEAN 'MEATBALLS' WITH MARINARA

Black Bean 'Meatballs' with Marinara image

Mash up black beans to create delicious black bean 'meatballs' minus the meat. Black Bean 'Meatballs' with Marinara offer a good source of fiber.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 25m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (15.5 oz.) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups CLASSICO Marinara with Plum Tomatoes & Olive Oil Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Steps:

Mash beans in large bowl. Add egg, bread crumbs and cheese; mix well. Shape into 12 "meatballs," using about 2 Tbsp. bean mixture for each meatball.
Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 6 to 8 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
Add pasta sauce; stir to evenly coat meatballs. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g