Mushroom & Black Bean Meat(less)balls [Vegetarian, Gluten Free]

Makes approximately 15 mini “meatballs” or 8-10 larger.

Ingredients:

• 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces of mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of gluten free Italian bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place black beans, mushrooms, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper and seasonings into large bowl.
3. Mash all ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
4. Grease a (mini) muffin tin with olive oil or butter.
5. Roll mixture into appropriate size balls and place in muffin tin.
6. Bake for approximately 12-15, being careful not to let them dry out.
7. Remove from oven and serve along with your choice of marinara sauce.
8. Garnish with parsley to make it pretty. 

NOTES

I served these meat(less)balls with Spinach Fettuccini from Trader Joe’s!

Recipe Credit: the FIT foodie mama