Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 bag (12.7 oz. each) Gardein® Meatless Meatballs
- 1 can (24 oz each) Hunt's® Zesty & Spicy Pasta Sauce
- 4 ounces vegan mozzarella shreds
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons Earth Balance® Vegan Buttery Spread
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°.
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Step two
Split buns and place cut side up on a baking sheet and toast in oven unttil lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes,
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Step three
In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add meatless meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Step four
Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt Earth Balance. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Slowly add milk, whisking until incorporated. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Add vegan cheese shreds, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk until cheese has melted.
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Step five
Place one vegan meatball with about 1 tablespoon pasta sauce on each slider bun bottom. Top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese sauce and top slider buns.
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Step six
Garnish sliders with chopped parsley and serve with remaining sauces on side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
481 calories, 59g carbs
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 378 mg | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 28% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 30% |
| Calories | 481 kcal | 24% |
| Sodium | 1405 mg | 59% |
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 12 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 9% |