Vegan Hearty Vegetarian Meatballs

Elevate your plant-based dining with these Vegan Hearty Vegetarian Meatballs—an irresistible blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors! Made with protein-packed lentils, crunchy walnuts, and rolled oats, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and Italian herbs. Nutritional yeast and a soy-based “flax egg” add richness and cohesion, while grated carrots bring a subtle sweetness. Perfectly baked for a firm yet tender texture, these meatballs are a versatile addition to pasta dishes, sandwiches, or appetizer platters with your favorite sauce. Ready in under an hour, this vegan delight is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing plant-based alternative.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 carrot
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water to create a 'flax egg'. Stir well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and garlic. Grate the carrot using a box grater or food processor.

Step 4

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and oats until you get a coarse meal texture. Transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the cooked lentils, chopped onion, garlic, grated carrot, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the walnut-oat mixture.

Step 6

Add the prepared flax egg to the mixture and combine everything thoroughly using a spoon or your hands until well mixed and holds together.

Step 7

Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Step 8

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are firm and slightly browned, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 9

Serve your vegan meatballs over pasta, in sandwiches, or as an appetizer with your favorite sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(548.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	965.6

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2385.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 47.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1849.7mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 38.1%