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    Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs

    Dec 6, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!

    How about some vegetarian meatballs, people? You are probably feeling a little skeptical about these right now, but let me assure you – these Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs are fantastic! They are super moist and have a wonderful earthy and nutty taste. You only have to taste these once, and they will surely end up in your “Favorites” list…

    Video Tutorial

    I cook a lot of vegetarian dishes because my husband and I are trying to save some animal lives. I believe that people consume way too much meat on a daily basis, and, if we all cut back on meat even a little bit, it would have a significant impact. Plus, it’s better for your health. What are your thoughts about that?

    Even a major meat lover won't be disappointed with these meatless meatballs.

    Frying VS. Baking Mushroom Meatballs

    Let’s talk about the cooking process a little. Once you roll the mushroom mixture into balls, you’ll have to decide whether you want to fry these or bake them. I’ve tried doing both and they both turned out great. And while frying the meatballs does give them a nice crust, the baked meatballs taste almost the same, but they are healthier. So, I’ll leave this choice to you. If you decide to bake these, however, make sure you have these Silicone Baking Sheets. I've recently purchased these and I cannot believe I lived so long without them.

    Mushroom Meatballs Garnish Options

    Garnish the meatballs with some fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, or some feta cheese. Oh, I love feta so much! Of course, I couldn’t resist topping these meatballs with feta. My husband and I ate them with bread. Dipping the bread in the Marinara-Feta sauce and biting the mushroom meatballs was AN AAAAMAZING EXPERIENCE.

    What to serve with Mushroom Meatballs

    • On its own. This satisfying dish can be enjoyed all on its own for a light lunch or dinner if you like.
    • Beans. Serve this rice dish with black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, or cannellini beans. Try it with these Baked Black Bean Taquitos or Mexican Zucchini Boats.
    • Proteins. If you want to serve it with some meat, try this Spinach Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Stew, or Hearty Beef Barley Soup.
    • Salad. Serve it with a Farro Salad with Apple and Arugula, Amazing Kale Salad, Refreshing Cucumber Salad, or Iceberg Lettuce Salad.
    • Pasta. Another great idea is to serve these over pasta. You can try this Spaghetti with Olive Oil and Garlic, Angel Hair Pasta, Fettuccine in Tomato Sauce, or Easy Broccoli Pasta.

    You'll also enjoy these mushroom recipes:

    • Mushroom Risotto
    • Rice with Mushrooms
    • Mushroom Sauce
    • Fried Potatoes with Mushrooms

    Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs

    Tania Sheff
    These soft and moist Mushroom Meatballs are simple to prepare and make a perfect vegetarian dinner!
    4.68 from 149 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Resting Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 356 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • 20 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
    • 1 cup quick cook oats
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup chopped parsley
    • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp dried thyme
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • 1 24oz jar Marinara sauce
    • parsley to garnish
    • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, saute the onion in olive oil on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms, increase the heat to medium-high and cook them for 10-15 minutes. You'll need to wait until the water evaporates and then keep cooking the mushrooms until they brown nicely. Add garlic, stir, and transfer the mushrooms into the mixing bowl. Let them cool down.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients excluding marinara to the mixture. Stir the mixture nicely and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, possibly overnight for the flavors (and texture!) to develop.
    • When ready to cook, using a tablespoon as a measure, form small balls from the mixture. Fry the balls in a small amount of vegetable oil until they turn brown or bake them in a preheated oven at 400F for 15 minutes.
    • Add marinara sauce to the medium saucepan. Place the meatballs on top and cook the meatballs in the sauce on a low heat for about 15 more minutes.
    • Garnish with grated Parmesan or fresh parsley. Serve over pasta or with a slice of crusty bread.

    Notes

    Frying VS. Baking Mushroom Meatballs

    Let’s talk about the cooking process a little. Once you roll the mushroom mixture into balls, you’ll have to decide whether you want to fry these or bake them. I’ve tried doing both and they both turned out great. And while frying the meatballs does give them a nice crust, the baked meatballs taste almost the same, but they are healthier. So, I’ll leave this choice to you. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 706mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    Comments

    1. Ashley says

      June 21, 2022 at 10:42 am

      Are the nutrition facts total for all 4 servings so I can divide them by 4 to get the per serving amounts or are they already per serving?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        June 22, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        Hi Ashley! The nutrition facts are per serving. So when you cook these, divide the total quantity by 4 to get 1 serving. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Meena says

      May 04, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Hmmm. I thought these were vegetarian, but the recipe calls for eggs!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        May 04, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        Hi Meena! Vegetarians do eat eggs. Vegans do not.

        Reply
      • Fran says

        May 04, 2022 at 9:46 pm

        Use flax seed as an egg substitute. Works well enough to bind the ingredients.

        Reply
    3. Susan Jasinski says

      April 25, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Can these be made in advance and frozen, also, how many meatballs does it make

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 26, 2022 at 1:58 pm

        Hi Susan! Yes, this can be made in advance and frozen. You'll end up with about 20-25 balls. Happy cooking!

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          May 21, 2022 at 1:11 pm

          Would you freeze them before baking? Or bake, then freeze?

          Reply
          • Tania Sheff says

            May 21, 2022 at 1:15 pm

            Hi Jennifer! I would bake them first, then freeze. Happy cooking!

            Reply
    4. Lesley says

      April 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      So sorry, I looked at the recipe again and it did say “excluding” the sauce. I did add a little, I hope it turns out okay.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 12, 2022 at 7:33 pm

        How did you enjoy these, Lesley?

        Reply
    5. Lesley says

      April 11, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      Hi,

      I’m a little confused, do I add all 24 ounces of marinara sauce in the mixture?

      Reply
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