Vegan Fried Meatballs

Crispy, golden, and packed with plant-based goodness, these Vegan Fried Meatballs are a game-changer for comfort food enthusiasts. Crafted from hearty black beans, earthy button mushrooms, and a medley of flavorful seasonings like nutritional yeast, garlic, and Italian herbs, these meatballs are both satisfying and wholesome. A flaxseed "egg" binds the mixture, while oat flour and breadcrumbs create the perfect texture for frying to perfection. Whether served as a savory appetizer with your favorite vegan dipping sauce or paired with spaghetti for a classic twist, these meatballs are a delicious, crowd-pleasing alternative to traditional options. With just 25 minutes of prep and a crispy finish achieved through pan-frying, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for vegans and meat-lovers alike, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their plant-based cooking game.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Button mushrooms
• 200 grams Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 5 tablespoons Water
• 60 grams Oat flour
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 50 grams Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 250 milliliters Neutral oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes to thicken; this will act as an egg replacer.

Step 2

Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 6-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and any released moisture has evaporated.

Step 5

Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor. Add the black beans, oat flour, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and the prepared flaxseed mixture.

Step 6

Pulse the mixture until it's well combined but still has some texture. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 7

Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. This should make approximately 16-20 meatballs.

Step 8

In a deep frying pan, heat neutral oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 9

Fry the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 10

Transfer the fried meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 11

Serve warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce or as a part of a main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3391.9

Total Fat 307.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3546.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 244.8mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2057.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.2%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 16.1%