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By victoria mathews

Easy Vegan Mushroom Meatballs

Name: Easy Vegan Mushroom Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 package tofu (extra firm); 1 8 oz package baby bella mushrooms; 1 small yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1+1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/4 cup parsley; 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed; 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 Tablespoon red chili flakes (optional); food processor; non stick baking sheet; parchment paper

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:20min

These plant-based meatballs make the PERFECT meal! Tofu, mushrooms, and seasonings make these veggieballs hearty, filling, and delicious. Pair with pasta and marinara sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:20:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories362.6 kcal (18%)

Total Fat12.7 g (18%)

Carbs39.9 g (15%)

Sugars5 g (6%)

Protein22.8 g (46%)

Sodium901.7 mg (45%)

Fiber6.7 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 packagetofu

extra firm

1 x 8 ozbaby bella mushrooms

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 ½ cupwhole wheat breadcrumbs

¼ cupnutritional yeast

¼ cupparsley

2 tablespoonsground flaxseed

2 tablespoonsitalian seasoning

1 teaspoonsalt

½ tablespoonred chili flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Remove tofu from packaging and wrap in paper towels. Place on a plate and add another plate on top of tofu. Place a heavy object on top of the plate and let sit for 15-20 mins.

Step 3

Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic to food processor and pulse until finely chopped

Step 4

Place pan on medium heat and add olive oil. Pour onion mushroom and garlic combo into the pan and let cook until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 5

Remove vegetables from heat and pour into a medium-sized mixing bowl

Step 6

Unwrap tofu and add to mixing bowl along with remaining ingredients

Step 7

Using hands, mix ingredients together and form 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet

Step 8

Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.