Meatless Mushroom Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegetarian

Meatless Mushroom Meatballs

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

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.
  2. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes
  3. Add the mushrooms, sprinkle with salt, and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed, and mushrooms are golden brown.
  4. Stir in the garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and cook for another minute.
  5. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the oats and breadcrumbs
  6. Stir in the eggs, combining thoroughly
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours
  9. Preheat oven to 400°
  10. Line a large baking sheet with parchment, or grease with cooking oil.
  11. Use a melon baller to scoop even portions of the chilled mixture
  12. Roll the mixture into balls between your palms, placing them on the prepared baking sheet
  13. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through.
  14. Serve with your favourite sauce

Vegan Option

  1. 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
  2. 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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