Easy Lentil Meatballs

Name: Easy Lentil Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp (45 ml) + 1 tsp olive oil ((divided)); 1 medium shallot ((minced)); 3 cloves garlic* ((minced)); 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal ((to make flax egg)); 2 ½ Tbsp water ((to make flax egg)); 1 1/2 cups cooked + cooled green lentils* ((cooked in vegetable stock)); 1 1/2 Tbsp dried Italian seasonings ((dried basil + oregano)); 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 5-6 Tbsp vegan parmesan cheese; ~1/4 tsp Sea salt and black pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp coconut flour ((optional // or gluten-free oat flour or panko bread crumbs*)); Carrot noodles or gluten-free pasta; Marinara sauce