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Walnut mushroom meatballs and pasta on a white plate.
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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
Cook Time47 minutes
Total Time54 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 5
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or substitute your preferred oil)
  • 5 cups chopped mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups canned black beans with no salt added (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour (or substitute gluten-free bread crumbs)

Instructions

  • 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 sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, then flip them to ensure even cooking before baking for an additional 12 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • These vegan meatballs are great served with pasta, marinara sauce, and fresh basil. Or use them in sandwiches, wraps, or simply enjoy them on their own.

Nutrition

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