Vegan meatballs that are oven baked with a crisp exterior and tender inside!
While I was visiting my parents over the weekend my Dad was telling me how delicious Mom's Millet Meatball recipe was. They are nutty, light, crispy on the outside, and you can eat them one after another and find it hard to stop. I must admit. I now agree with my Dad!
Today happens to be my Dad's birthday! He turned 74 years old today. Just take a look at the photos below, I totally don't believe he looks 74 at all! He also is very helpful around the house. My Mom is a lucky lady!
Mom agreed to make her Millet Meatball recipe for me so I could try it and allowed me to photograph the process. This recipe is so simple and I love that it is vegan. It's not gluten free because there are bread crumbs in the recipe, but I do believe that would be easy to remedy.
When it was time for me to head home, Mom got a container for me and sent me happily on my way with a good batch of these Millet Balls. Needless to say, these were my lunch on my 4 hour drive back home!
Now that I have her recipe, I will definitely make these when I am feeling the need for my Mom's yummy vegetarian food and YOU can make them too because Mom agreed to share the recipe with my readers!
📖 Recipe
Mom's Millet Meatballs
Vegan meatballs that are oven baked with a crisp exterior and tender inside!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked millet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 cup finely ground bread crumbs
- 2 cups peans or walnuts finely ground
- 1 cup sunflower seeds ground
- 2 tablespoon [chicken style seasoning ]
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the millet according to package instructions. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
- Mix all ingredients together and form into balls (about 1" diameter).
- Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 until brown, about 20 minutes. Turn once while baking.
Notes
Mom's notes: She bakes them just a little longer than 20 minutes as Dad likes these to be a little crispier. She does not recommend putting these into a sauce as they will fall apart if you do. Just serve them on the side. They are also good with a little cheese sauce and very good for you!
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 11gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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honeyb
I'm so excited to have these baking in the oven right now!
Carlsbad Cravings
How fun to be able to spend time with your parents - so precious! I have to admit I have never had millet before but I think this is my excuse to try it! These millet balls look delicious!
Rachael
You have the cutest mom ever! And what a great post. Thanks for sharing.
From Valeries Kitchen
What a sweet post, Shelby! Your parents are both very young and vibrant and I can really see so much of your mom in you! It's wonderful that you had the chance to document one of her recipes 🙂
Tammy Northrup
I've never had millet before but would definitely give this a try. I love "meatballs" and this option would be great for the budget considering how high the price of beef is right now. Love the family photos, also 🙂
Carrie R
You know, I have never had millet before, but this looks delicious! And what a special thing to do to share this family recipe with all of your readers. 🙂
Life Tastes Good
What a special weekend! I love the new look of the blog!! Very nice!!
Sarah Olson
I love that you got to make a recipe with your parents! You look so much like your mom. The meatballs look amazing!
Mary Ellen
Love the pics of your parents! I've never tried millet before, looks like I need to. These look so good!
Sandra Shaffer
What a wonderful visit and what a handsome couple your parents are! These look like a tasty meatless option for when my daughter visits. Have you tried to freeze these...they probably are eaten too quick 😉
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I love family recipes and this one looks so wonderful! I've never tried millet before! Looks like a fun day!
Renee Paj
I love your parents...not only are they both so good looking, they are so nice too! Happy Birthday to your Dad! I've never eaten meatless meatballs like this, but I believe I need to try them!
Linda Mire
Those really look good.
Nora@SunnyDaysWithMyLoves
These look fantastic- I definitely need to try them!
honeyb
Yum! I must go get some millet. I have millet flour but not the grain. And yes, the bread crumbs in gluten free are no problem at all. I actually have some right now!
Thanks for Sharing, Mom Law! 😉
Mandee Pogue
What a precious post!
I have never heard of millet meatballs, but it sounds so good. I am definitely pinning this one!
The Food Hunter
Love the family photos!!
Marye
Awesome! I love vegan options!