Best 7 Creamy Veggie Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Creamy Veggie Meatballs, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. These delectable meatballs, crafted from a symphony of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory seasonings, are enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Served atop a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or your favorite pasta, these veggie meatballs promise a satisfying meal that caters to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike.

In addition to the classic Creamy Veggie Meatball recipe, this article presents a diverse collection of tempting variations to suit every palate and dietary preference. Embark on a culinary journey with our hearty Lentil Veggie Meatballs, featuring protein-packed lentils and a medley of aromatic spices. For a lighter option, try our Baked Veggie Meatballs, which offer a guilt-free indulgence with their crispy golden-brown exteriors and tender, flavorful interiors. And for those with a penchant for bold flavors, our Spicy Veggie Meatballs pack a punch with their fiery kick and satisfying heat.

With each recipe meticulously crafted and tested, we guarantee a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, our Creamy Veggie Meatballs and its variations are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this delectable journey together.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE VEGAN MEATBALLS



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10-ingredient vegan meatballs with tons of flavor and simple preparation. Perfect atop pasta or on their own in your favorite marinara sauce.

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup white onion ((minced))
3 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal ((to make flax egg))
2 ½ Tbsp water ((to make flax egg))
8 ounces tempeh* ((or as recipe is written, sub 1 heaping cup rinsed and drained chickpeas for similar result))
1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese
2 tsp Italian seasonings ((or 1/2 tsp each dried basil and oregano))
1/4 cup fresh parsley ((optional))
1/2 cup vegan bread crumbs ((gluten-free for GF eaters // or sub almond meal))
2 Tbsp your favorite marinara or tomato sauce
Olive oil ((for sautéing))
Salt & pepper ((to taste))
1/3 cup vegan bread crumbs ((gluten-free for GF eaters))
1/3 cup vegan parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and prepare flax egg in a small dish by mixing flaxseed meal and water and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • In a large, deep skillet, sauté onion and garlic in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) over medium heat until soft and translucent - about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add tempeh to food processor and pulse to break down. Then add sautéed garlic, onion, and remaining ingredients (except olive oil) and mix, scraping down sides as needed. You want it to form into a moldable "dough."
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. The tempeh will come across as a little bitter, but once coated, baked and served with marinara it's not nearly as apparent.
  • NOTE: Depending on how salty your vegan parmesan cheese is, you may need to add a little salt and pepper at this point. However, I didn't find it necessary.
  • Scoop out 1 Tbsp amounts of dough and roll into balls. At this time, heat the same skillet you used earlier to medium heat.
  • Mix remaining bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish. Add tempeh balls one or two at a time and roll to coat.
  • Add enough olive oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of your hot skillet, then add your coated tempeh balls in two batches, as to not crowd the pan. Brown for about 5 minutes total, shaking the pan to roll them around to brown all sides.
  • Add browned meatballs to a baking sheet and add to the oven to bake for about 15 minutes, or longer if desired for a crispier result.
  • At this time, prep any pasta your want to serve with your meatballs, as well as your favorite marinara sauce (I love this pizza sauce).
  • Once meatballs are deep golden brown and fairly firm to the touch, remove from oven.
  • To serve, top cooked pasta with meatballs and pour over marinara sauce. Top with another sprinkle of vegan parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, Fat 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 0.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.5 g

CREAMY MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLES



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Hungry appetites to satisfy? Frozen meatballs, veggies and rice are all that's needed to create a delicious dinner in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
3 cups water
1 package (16 oz) frozen cooked meatballs
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 bags (12 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place frozen meatballs. Cover; cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring once. Stir in half-and-half, scraping skillet to remove any browned bits of meat.
  • Add frozen vegetables and sauce, placing vegetable sides down. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and meatballs are hot. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 onion , finely chopped
450g minced pork (or lamb)
1 egg yolk
3 sprigs dill , finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3-4 tbsp soured cream

Steps:

  • Mix together the onion, pork, egg yolk and half the dill in a bowl. Lightly wet your hands, then shape the mixture into 12 balls, each about the size of golf ball.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Tip in the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12-15 mins until golden all over. Mix together sour cream and remaining dill, then spoon over the meatballs. Serve with mashed potato or tagliatelle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

THE BEST VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS EVER!



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Seriously. I've made these twice within the span of about 10 days. My omnivore bf LOVED these too. The fennel really gives them that authentic italian meatball flavor, so don't omit. Served these with a cranberry glaze on them (Recipe #107450), mashed sweet potatoes, and some kale. Parmesan cheese occasionally contains rennet, so omit if you're a strict vegetarian. Could even keep these warm in a crockpot/slowcooker with the cranberry glaze on top for a fun party/finger food.

Provided by bliss336

Categories     High Protein

Time 30m

Yield 24 mini muffins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (12 ounce) bags of boca brand soy crumbles
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of your favorite dried Italian herb seasoning (I used oregano 1 tsp parsley 1 tsp basil)
1 teaspoon fennel seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Thoroughly defrost veggie crumbles in skillet with a little cooking oil spray.
  • Remove from heat and combine all ingredients in a big bowl.
  • Form mixture into 24 small meatballs
  • Bake in an oiled mini muffin pan (or on an oiled cookie sheet) for about 15 mins or until firm.
  • (I use cooking oil spray to grease the pans for less fat.).

VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO COURGETTI



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Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 garlic cloves
2 tsp rapeseed oil , plus extra for greasing
1 small onion , very finely chopped
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
100g canned red kidney beans
1 tbsp beaten egg
1 tsp tomato purée
1 heaped tsp chilli powder
½ tsp ground coriander
15g ground almonds
40g cooked sweetcorn
2 tsp chopped thyme leaves
2 large or 3 normal tomatoes , chopped
1 tsp tomato purée
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 courgettes cut into 'noodles' with a spiralizer, julienne peeler, or by hand

Steps:

  • Finely chop the garlic. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, stirring frequently, for 8 mins. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 mins more. Meanwhile, put the beans in a bowl with the egg, tomato purée and spices, and mash until smooth. Stir in the almonds and sweetcorn with the thyme, a third of the chopped garlic and the balsamic onions. Mix well and shape into about 8 balls the size of a walnut, and place on a baking tray lined with oiled baking parchment.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and bake the veggie meatballs for 15 mins until firm. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes, tomato purée and balsamic vinegar in a pan and cook with 2-3 tbsp water until pulpy, then stir in the remaining garlic and courgetti. Turn off the heat as you want to warm the noodles rather than cook them. Serve with the veggie meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CREAMY VEGGIE MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Creamy Veggie Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1/3 cup shredded carrot
2/3 cup shredded potato
1/3 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
mashed potatoes
minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.
  • Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • In a large skillet; brown meatballs in oil (1 tbsp or so) in small batches; drain.
  • Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the soups and milk; pour over meatballs.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 902.4, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 20.3

VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS



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Seasoned with Parmesan, ricotta, fennel seeds and oregano, these meat-free Italian meatballs capture all the flavors of the classic. Cremini mushrooms and chickpeas mimic the texture of ground beef, bulgur helps bind the mixture together, and ricotta keeps it tender. The balls are rolled in a light coating of bread crumbs and Parmesan that crisps as it bakes, but if you prefer a saucy meatball, skip the coating and simply bake until firm, then simmer in marinara. Any extra coating mixture can be toasted in the oven and sprinkled over roasted veggies or creamy pastas. Leftover meatballs can be frozen and reheated in a 425-degree oven until warmed through, about 15 minutes.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, snack, finger foods, meatballs, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons bulgur wheat
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 medium cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large egg
1/4 cup ricotta (about 2 ounces)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover and let sit until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, pressing to remove excess water, then let cool.
  • Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix until well blended and crumbly. Set aside.
  • Prepare the meatballs: In a food processor, pulse garlic until finely chopped. Add mushrooms, and pulse until chopped, with pea-size pieces remaining (do not purée). Transfer to a large bowl. Add the chickpeas to the food processor, pulse, then add them to the mushrooms. Add the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan, plus the bulgur, egg, ricotta, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water; mix until well blended.
  • Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should have about 24). Roll meatballs in the coating, pressing gently to adhere, then arrange on a greased baking sheet. Bake, turning halfway through, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce, for dipping.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to chop the vegetables: This will save you time and ensure that the vegetables are finely chopped.
  • Be sure to drain the vegetables well before adding them to the mixture: This will help to prevent the meatballs from becoming too soggy.
  • Use a combination of bread crumbs and oats to bind the mixture: This will help to create a firm texture.
  • Don't overmix the mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs: This will help to prevent them from overcrowding and sticking together.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or even a simple tomato sauce would all be great options.

Conclusion:

These creamy veggie meatballs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite comfort food. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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