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Easy Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs Recipe

Easy Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs Recipe Bursting with Flavor

This Easy Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs Recipe is bursting with flavor, perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatball Mixture
  • 1 cup Lentils Use brown or green lentils for the best texture and protein boost.
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) for vegan.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Provides umami flavor; can be replaced with vegan cheese.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to your personal preference.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to your personal preference.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Can substitute with any tomato sauce.
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs are a great alternative.
For Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce A tangy topping.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Herbs Chopped parsley or basil.
  • 12 mini Buns For sliders.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked lentils, egg, finely diced onion, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Pulse until blended but slightly chunky.
  3. Gradually add the breadcrumbs to the lentil mixture, pulsing until the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  6. Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve over pasta, in sliders, or with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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