Instructions: SERVES 7. OVO-LACTO

It took some sleuthing, but our East Coast spies got the recipe for the meatless balls served at kosher dairy restaurants. Matzo meal, sold in the kosher foods section of your local supermarket, adds a density thats reminiscent of ground beef.

In food processor, finely chop carrot. Add remaining vegetables and garlic and chop to a fine paste, scraping down sides of work bowl several times.

In large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add processed vegetables, parsley and black pepper; saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature.

In large bowl, beat egg and egg whites together until blended, about 30 seconds. Add vegetable mixture to eggs; mix until combined. Stirring constantly, add matzo meal slowly, adding only enough to form a mixture that can be shaped into balls. Using wet hands, shape mixture into balls, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons mixture per ball. Balls can be frozen at this point or simmered in sauce for 30 minutes. Alternatively, balls can be baked in the oven on a baking sheet at 325 degrees for 40 minutes and served with sauce.

Makes 20 to 22 meatless balls or about 7 servings of 3 balls each and 1/2 cup sauce.

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