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18) Mushroom-Walnut Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Mix flaxseed and water in a small bowl; let it stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic for 6–8 minutes, until the moisture evaporates.
  3. Pulse walnuts and rice in a food processor until crumbly. Transfer them to a bowl.
  4. Stir in the mushroom mixture, flax mixture, breadcrumbs, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Shape the mixture into 20 small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once. Warm the marinara and serve it alongside.