WALNUT MEATBALLS (VEGAN)

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A very healthy alternative to meatballs. I'm always looking for yummy vegan food and I'm especially looking forward to trying this one. Many of my favorite vegan recipes come from the Micheff Sisters, Brenda Walsh, Cinda Sanders and Linda Johnson, on 3ABN. This is one of Brenda's recipes. Suggestions: These walnut balls can be made ahead of time and frozen. Can also use them in other sauces such as spaghetti sauce. Try making them a little smaller and using them for an appetizer. For "crispier" texture, fry them in a little canola oil instead of baking them. UPDATE: We finally tried this and were not disappointed! Made this with my Quick Vegan Pesto Alfredo Sauce (Recipe #246616) and Onion Herb Foccacia Bread (Recipe #246431)and it tasted terrific! I could see how frying them in a little oil would make them taste better plain, but I couldn't tell that much of a difference with them in the sauce and it's so much healthier having them baked. I'm going to try to make these again this weekend with a vegan gravy and hope it turns out just as good! I've had it now with sweeet and sour sauce and it tasted really nice.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 45m

Yield 32 1-inch balls, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
2 teaspoons chicken-flavored vegetarian seasoning (I use McKay's chicken seasoning, this is a vegetarian seasoning that tastes like a Chicken bouillon )
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 cups saltine crackers, finely crushed
1 cup walnut pieces (walnuts chopped)
1 cup rolled oats
1 (7 ounce) package extra firm tofu

Steps:

  • In food processor, purée the water and onion until smooth. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients, mixing well until mixture holds together.
  • Coat hands with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and place meatballs on a platter. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with a variety of dipping sauces, such as Sweet and Sour, Marinara, or your favorite.

Kamryn Davis
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Overall, I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Liberty Israel
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These meatballs were a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


Fentestic TV
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste great.


Viliami Halahuni
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Anjana Anjana
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were flavorful and moist.


Hadia Kanwal
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These meatballs were delicious! I served them with spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Ashley Flores
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I loved the flavor of these meatballs, but they were a bit too soft for my taste. I think I would cook them for a little less time next time.


Brook Bekele
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Moeez Shahbaz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Orlando Mukes
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


monefa Mohammed
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Meh.


Gunda FF
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Isaac Saturday
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great.


Tim Bell
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Delicious!


Romjan Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I would definitely make them again.


Adam Top
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would try them again with a different recipe for the meatballs.


KASHIF Rashid
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I was skeptical about making vegan meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious they were. The texture was perfect and the flavor was spot-on. I will definitely be making them again.


Lincoln Paxton
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was especially flavorful. I served them over spaghetti and they were a hit with my family.


Bl_och 8
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I'm not vegan, but I loved these meatballs! They were so hearty and satisfying, and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make them again.


Arafat Lihan
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These walnut meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making them again.