Vegetarian Hearty Sausage Meatballs

Sink your teeth into these Vegetarian Hearty Sausage Meatballs, a satisfying twist on a classic favorite that’s completely plant-based! Made with protein-packed plant-based ground meat, aromatic fennel seeds, fresh parsley, and a savory blend of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, these meatballs deliver all the bold, sausage-inspired flavors you love. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside, they’re seared in olive oil and then oven-baked to perfection for a tender, juicy bite every time. Ready in under 45 minutes, they’re an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers. Pair them with pasta and marinara, toss them into a sub roll, or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a versatile, meat-free dish that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Plant-based ground meat
• 0.5 cup Onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the plant-based ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and egg.

Step 4

Add chopped parsley, oregano, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 5

With your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Add meatballs in batches, searing them on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the meatballs to cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve the vegetarian sausage meatballs with your choice of pasta, marinara sauce, or as a standalone appetizer with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(783.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1797.1

Total Fat 116.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 259.5mg	0%
Sodium 4649.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 105.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 870.8mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 1960.1mg	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: 54.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 23.9%