Nye's to Die for Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 stalk celery
• 4 large white mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
• 1 lb lean ground beef or ground chicken or ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1 cup quick oat
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together very well.

2. 2

   Place a hand full of the mixture a cutting board and roll out or pinch together to the thickness of a bread stick.

3. 3

   If the mixture is too wet just add more quick oats or bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Cut into 2' sections and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven at 375 and bake for 20 minutes or until there is no pink.

6. 6

   Serve as a side dish with salad and rice or with spaghetti sauce and pasta.

7. 7

   I also use this recipe for hamburgers on the barbecue, it is great!