
Meatless Mushroom Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian

Meatless Mushroom Meatballs
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Made vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, this versatile meatless mushroom meatballs recipe will have you convinced you're eating the real thing.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms chopped very finely
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 onion chopped very finely
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup quick-cooking oats or gluten-free quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs or gluten-free panko
- 2 eggs lightly beaten large
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely shaved
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.
- Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add the mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed, and mushrooms are golden brown.
- Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and cook for another minute.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the oats and breadcrumbs
- Stir in the eggs, combining thoroughly
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment, or grease with cooking oil.
- Use a melon baller to scoop even portions of the chilled mixture
- Roll the mixture into balls between your palms, placing them on the prepared baking sheet
- Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through.
- Serve with your favourite sauce
Vegan Option
- Follow instructions above with these modifications: omit eggs and Parmesan, and add instead, in the same order;2 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 6 tablespoon of water for 10 minutes¼ cup of nutritional yeast
- chill and bake as above
Notes
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and breadcrumbs. Serve with gluten-free pasta.
- See the recipe card for an easy vegan option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1g | |
Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
Protein | 13g | 26% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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75 reviews
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