These plant-based meatballs make the PERFECT meal! Tofu, mushrooms, and seasonings make these veggie balls hearty, filling, and delicious. Pair with pasta and marinara sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Remove tofu from packaging and wrap in paper towels. Place on a plate and add another plate on top of tofu. Place a heavy object on top of the plate and let sit for 15-20 mins.
Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic to food processor and pulse until finely chopped
Place pan on medium heat and add olive oil. Pour onion mushroom and garlic combo into the pan and let cook until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove vegetables from heat and pour into a medium-sized mixing bowl
Unwrap tofu and add to mixing bowl along with remaining ingredients
Using hands, mix ingredients together and form 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
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Notes
If the mixture is too liquidly and you cannot form "meatballs", try adding more breadcrumbs and/or flaxseed and let sit for 5 minutes