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SkinnyMS

Vegetarian White Bean Mushroom "Meatballs" with Chimichurri Sauce

These delicious plant-based "meatballs" are perfect for a fun dinner with the family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: dairy-free, Plant-Based, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 453kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion small, diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups mushrooms finely chopped (button mushrooms work best)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 15 ounces white beans can, drained and rinsed (navy beans work best)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

For the Chimichurri

  • 1 cup parsley fresh, packed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, packed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

For the Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat a large skillet and add olive oil. Once hot, stir in the onion, garlic, and mushrooms and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in salt, oregano, pepper, white beans, and lemon juice, let the mixture cook for 1 more minute.
  • Transfer the white bean mushroom mixture to the food processor and pulse a few times until the mixture comes together. Pour in the parsley and Panko and pulse a few more times until the mixture is well combined.
  • Form the meatballs into 1 inch balls, about 2 tablespoons per meatball. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven, flip them over, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.

For the Chimichurri

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle the Chimichurri over the meatballs and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs with 2 tablespoons chimichurri | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 543mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11