Walnut Mushroom Meatballs Recipe (Vegan and Gluten Free)
These walnut mushroom meatballs are a filling and delicious dinner or lunch idea. Enjoy these gluten-free, vegan meatballs on their own or serve them with pasta and marinara sauce.
Prep Time12 minutes mins
Cook Time47 minutes mins
Total Time54 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 296kcal
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 cups chopped mushrooms
- 2 cups canned black beans with no salt added (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour (or substitute gluten-free bread crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or substitute your preferred oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Add the olive oil to a large saucepan and set heat to low-medium.
Add the chopped mushrooms, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme, and sauté until the mushrooms are slightly caramelized and any water that the mushrooms have released has evaporated from the pan (approximately 10 minutes).
Add the black beans and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the mushroom and bean mixture to a food processor along with the walnuts, garlic cloves, and oat flour, then process until the ingredients are well combined but some texture remains (don’t try to achieve a very smooth purée).
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the oven is heating, form meatballs by scooping out the meatball mixture into your hands (use 1 tablespoon of the mixture per meatball) then roll them into ball shapes before placing on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, then flip them to ensure even cooking before baking for an additional 12 minutes.
Serve hot.
- These walnut mushroom meatballs are great served with pasta, marinara sauce, and fresh basil. Or use them in sandwiches, wraps, or simply enjoy them on their own.
Serving: 3Meatballs | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg