Vegan Swedish Meatballs

Try this new take on Vegan Swedish Meatballs! This recipe skips the meat substitutes and is made with baked whole cremini mushrooms simmered in a plant-based dairy-free creamy gravy! DIVINE! Gluten-free , Nutfree options.

Coming at you with a new take on Vegan Swedish Meatballs! Instead of trying to replicate the texture of meatballs using lentils or vegan meat crumbles, we take a different approach to this comfort food classic. Enter mushroom balls!

Yes, I use whole mushrooms in this recipe as a stand-in for meatballs! No meatballs rolling and shaping is needed. We’re talking about battered mushrooms that are baked into juicy delicious perfection! These make for a great sub for meatballs and tossed with a classic meatball gravy, they are just to die for.The vegan mushroom gravy is made with homemade cashew milk, mushroom broth and a vegan roux, making it rich and creamy without any dairy. Serve this recipe to any vegan or carnivore and they are sure to be pleased.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (226.8 g) whole cremini or white or baby bella mushrooms about 14-16

For the marinade:

• 3 tablespoons vegan yogurt
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon all spice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice flour, or use all purpose flour

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour or use a gluten free blend to keep it gluten free
• 1 cup (240 ml) mushroom broth or 1 cup water plus 1 teaspoon dried mushroom powder
• 2 cups (475 ml) cashew milk (blend 1/3 cup of raw cashews and 2 cups of water until smooth) See notes for Nutfree
• 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or dried italian herb of choice
• black pepper for garnish