Oil-Free Vegan Meatballs are a tasty, high-fiber, plant-based alternative to traditional meatballs. These gluten-free meatballs are made from mushrooms and walnuts for a savory, umami bite that you'll devour in no time.
Okay, so, obviously there is not any meat in these meatballs. What there is, is flavor!
I took black beans, which are often used in veggie burgers (and are packed with protein and fiber) and I jazzed them up with mushrooms, walnuts, onions, and spices. You get a nice umami, meaty flavor from the mushrooms. And walnuts add some texture and nuttiness. The spices create a deeper flavor, and help these "meatballs" taste like traditional meatballs.
So, no. There's no meat in these oil-free vegan meatballs. But you'll love the flavor - especially when you eat them spaghetti & meatballs style with your favorite marinara sauce!
Mushroom walnut meatballs for the win!
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until just combined. If your food processor is small, you may need to split the ingredients into two batches and then transfer to a bowl to stir together.
Step 3. Shape into 1.5" balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and firm.
Step 4. Serve with spaghetti and marinara sauce.
I used a #20 cookie scoop to portion out my meatballs. A cookie scoop can help you get evenly sized meatballs, ensuring that all the balls bake evenly. If you want smaller meatballs you can use a smaller (larger #) cookie scoop.
If you make smaller meatballs, they will bake faster. So check for doneness after 10 minutes.
These meatballs are perfect for making a double batch. Freeze half and save them for a future meal. When you'r ready to eat, defrost the meatballs for a few minutes in the oven, until warm.
Thank you God for plant-based versions of our favorite foods. Thank you for giving us nourishing foods that feed our bodies. Amen.
Of course, be sure to make some oil-free marinara sauce to go with your vegan meatballs.
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Oil-Free Vegan Meatballs are a tasty, high-fiber, plant-based alternative to traditional meatballs. These gluten-free meatballs are made from mushrooms and walnuts for a savory, umami bite that you'll devour in no time.
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