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Mushroom Meatballs

Mushroom Meatballs

These Mushroom Meatballs have a delightful crunch and a rich, savory flavor. They're perfect for meal prep!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword mushroom meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings 5 servings, 4 to 5 meatballs each
Calories 230 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • cups whole-grain bread crumbs divided use
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley divided use
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt divided use
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • ¾ medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 8 oz. button, white, or brown mushrooms chopped
  • 1 (15-oz.) can white (cannellini) beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Combine ¼ cup bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. parsley, and ¼ tsp. salt in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  6. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes
  7. Add beans, oregano, remaining ¼ tsp. salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if desired); cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Place onion mixture and lemon juice in food processor (or blender), in two or more batches, if necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Pulse until well mixed.
  9. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. parsley and remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs. Pulse until well mixed. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Shape onion mixture into balls, about 1 Tbsp. each. Roll each ball in bread crumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.