Mushroom Nut Balls

We need a vegan Christmas dish that will feed the masses. This year, I have these super yummy Mushroom vegan meatballs that are perfect for any festive season. They are easy to make, kids love eating them, and they are so incredibly delicious. 

I wanted to share this recipe with you for a long while. I don't make it super often but it's definitely super handy to have under your sleeve. Usually, I have all the ingredients at home and it's just a matter of putting in the food processor a bunch of things, making the balls and cooking them in the oven. 

And the great thing is you can halve, double, triple the amount really easily. Which allows you to adjust to your family's needs. I have Christmas dinners where it is just 4 of us, and others, like this year, we have a big bunch of people coming over. With these vegan meatballs, you can cater for all. 

Also, whenever I find myself needing to feed lots of mouths, I always go for recipes I can make ahead of time. I make the mixture the day before and simply cook the balls when we are about to eat them. 

Aside from being super practical, making the mixture ahead of time will also make them extra flavourful. The mushrooms and breadcrumbs act like little sponges. So, by mixing them ahead of time we're letting these ingredients soak in all the yumminess. 

The key for the perfect vegan meatballs is to not overdo it with the food processor. We want to have some texture in these vegan meatballs, so leave some bits and pieces there. I find that if I go too hard here I end up with vegan croquettes instead of vegan meatballs. 

The cooking process is a breeze. Which is great when you have a million things to do to get ready for dinner. We simply need to put the balls in the oven for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown. 

I usually leave them and go do whatever else I need to do. I do set a timer so I don't burn these babies. You can set it a bit ahead of time and check on them ever so often so they bake just right. 

Vegan Meant balls are not just a good vegan Christmas dish they are also a great dinner option for any night. You can add them to pasta dishes, serve them alongside steamed veggies, or get creative with a stir fry. I really need to make them more often, they are super versatile! 

For Christmas, I'm pairing these beautiful vegan meatballs with a delicious homemade cranberry sauce and a spinach casserole side dish. We are in for a treat this year, everything on the menu is just mouthwatering. 

Oh, and if you need gluten-free food on the table, we can switch some things around. Instead of regular breadcrumbs use a gluten-free option or GF panko. And leave the regular soy sauce out and switch it for Tamari sauce, easy peasy!