Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs

Name: Vegetarian Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms or white mushrooms, thinly sliced; ½ cup old-fashioned oats; ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried tarragon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium white onion, diced; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup red wine; 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce (optional); 2 eggs; Fine salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:35min

Hearty vegetarian "meatballs" with just the right amount of spice. Serve with ample marinara sauce or pesto, on their own or on a bed of pasta. These make great leftovers (they taste even better a few hours later).

Updated at: Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:06:26 GMT