Vegan Meatballs

Name: Vegan Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground flax meal (+ 5 tablespoons water); 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (, or preferred oil (+ more for baking)); 1 small onion (, diced); 4 cloves garlic (, minced or crushed); 12 ounces mushrooms (, chopped (about 4.5 cups)); 2-3 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed (, crushed (optional but recommended)); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons tamari (, low sodium (sub soy sauce)); 1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas (, drained well but NOT rinsed); 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (, Italian-style ); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce ((a vegan variety)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Salt and pepper (, to taste )