Appetizer for 4
Mushroom Balls
These savory mushroom balls mix sautéed vegetables, flax eggs, herbs, and crumbs before baking until browned.
Typical price
$5.34for 4 servings
$1.33 per serving$5.34 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.34 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 2 flax eggs
- 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder - optional
- 1/4 cup grated non dairy cheese
- 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
Steps
- Heat vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms and onion for 8 minutes.
- Stir in ginger paste, garlic paste, parsley, salt, and chili powder, then cook for 1 minute.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with the bread crumbs.
- Mix the mushroom mixture, flax eggs, non-dairy cheese, and half the bread crumbs in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, coat them with the remaining bread crumbs, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, turning once, until the balls are firm and browned.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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