RICOTTA BALLS

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ricotta,
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes,
• 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped, 
• 1 1/4 tablespoon flour,
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or use enough salt to taste,
• 2 tablespoons macadamia nut butter, or other savory nut butter,
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, or use enough to taste,
• 2 tablespoons flour for kneading,
• 4 tablespoons ghee (optional),
• 2 cups tomato sauce,
• Fresh oregano leaves for garnish (optional), or similar leaves,

Directions:

1. Mix together ricotta, nutritional yeast, flour, salt, nut butter, and pepper.
2. Place on a floured board for kneading.
3. Knead the dough until firm, yet soft, and create 18 balls.
4. Place evenly shaped balls into an air fryer or traditionally fry in ghee, until all sides are golden browned.
5. Remove from air fryer, pan, or other frying surface.
6. Pour tomato sauce over the balls, to serve.

*Makes 4 servings.