Main Dish Nut Balls
Elevate your dinner table with these savory Main Dish Nut Balls, a wholesome vegetarian option packed with flavor and texture. This easy-to-make recipe combines finely chopped walnuts and almonds with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic for a rich and nutty base. Bound together with eggs and a touch of olive oil, these golden-baked nut balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re ready in just 45 minutes and make a satisfying centerpiece for any meal. Serve them with marinara sauce, mushroom gravy, or a creamy yogurt dip for a hearty dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for meatless meals, dinner parties, or protein-packed snacks, these nut balls are sure to impress vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pulse walnuts and almonds in a food processor until finely chopped but not completely pulverized. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped onion to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour the eggs and olive oil into the nut mixture and stir until the mixture holds together. If it's too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable broth at a time until the mixture is workable.
Form the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning the balls halfway through to ensure even cooking, until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the nut balls from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite sauce, such as marinara, mushroom gravy, or a yogurt-based dip, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.1 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 59.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 5166 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.9 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1115 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1133 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
