Gardein Classic Plant-Based Meatless Meatballs, Vegan, Frozen, 12.7 oz.

These are definitely a good, healthy alternative for real meat balls, and we keep them in stock for spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, etc. They are a touch on the spicy side, though not too much at all.

I make em crunchy in the air fryer. They do taste like fennel seed, so if that’s not your jam you might not like. But i like that flavor and think they have a really good texture for a faux-meat product.

Gardein makes fantastic products! These are so good they are better than regular meatballs. They are so good I just eat them by themselves or with pasta sauce or use them in other plant-based meals.

Sometimes I forget how delicious these can be. I have been pescatarian for maybe 3 years now, but have always loved a good meatball. Well these are a fine plant-based substitute for a meatball. I have had them pan fried, microwaved, and simmered in marinara sauce. I by far recommend simmering these in a good marinara sauce. They are really delicious with pasta. They might not taste completely like meat based meatballs, but they are a pretty close substitute and incredibly easy to cook. They are highly processed but hey, they are a good source of protein and low in saturated fat and cholesterol unlike their meat based counterparts.. I really recommend these for all the plant-based eaters who miss a good meatball, or even for those who are trying to limit their meat consumption.

The best

I heard good things about this brand and its vegan products but never got around to actually trying them. However, my friends recently gifted me an air fryer and I figured it was time that I stocked up on frozen foods. It arrived with frozen water bottles in my Amazon Fresh order. I would say there are about 2-3 portions in this bag depending on how much you eat. I heated them up using my air fryer (pre heated for 3 minutes and then put them in there for about 8-10 minutes on 350 degrees). I made sure to turn them over half way through the time. They were nice and crispy on the outside but still soft inside. I ate them with some guacamole salsa and was super impressed. The texture was reminiscent of a real meatball and flavorful especially with an accompanying sauce. If I were drunk and had this as a meatball sub, you could probably fool me. Great source of protein and tasty to eat. I am more inclined to adopt meatless Mondays now using their products. Cannot wait to try their other items!

I think this product could be improved by tweaking the seasoning. The texture is great, and they were thick and juicy. I let it simmer in mushroom sauce for about 20 minutes and had no issues with dryness. However, I didn't care for the seasoning, something was a little off. Previous reviews mentioned anise, but it does taste similar to italian sausage and it was overpowering...a little spicy. My family ate it, as we don't like to waste food, but I wouldn't purchase again.

I was able to sneak some of these into my hubby's pasta bowl without telling him they were not meat. He never suspected! Saying they were really tasty, he ate them without incident and I just kept politely quiet. I figured, why ruin a good thing? Far healthier for him, these meatballs will help lower his cholesterol and keep me from buying ground meat quite as much (I do not eat meat, but he does. Darn it all, anyway!) Good choice - good taste, quite a lot in the bag, and very worth the money spent on them.