The Best Vegetarian Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Fresh mozzarella stuffed into super simple baked vegetarian "meatballs."
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg(16oz) Vegan beef, I used Beyond Beef
- 1/3 Cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese
- 6 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 Cup Sweet onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella, cut into small cubes*
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees(F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together as best you can with a spoon.
- Then I like to fold the mixture with my hands until fully combined.
- Take about 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the meatball mixture, roll into a ball in your hands, then flatten it out in your palm.
- Put a small cube of mozzarella into the center of the "meat", and then roll the "meat" around the mozzarella. Place in an 8x8 inch metal baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Repeat with all the meatball mixture and the cheese. Placing each of the "meatballs" next to each other in the baking dish.
- Bake for 17-23 minutes or until the "meatballs" are golden brown.
- Serve immediately with pasta and or veggies if desired.
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Notes
*Here is my favorite Fresh Mozzarella Recipe.