Vegan Lentil Meatballs
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By Cynthia Hammett
Vegan Lentil Meatballs
11 steps
Prep:10minCook:24min
Updated at: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:47:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories138.5 kcal (7%)
Total Fat6.4 g (9%)
Carbs16.2 g (6%)
Sugars1.6 g (2%)
Protein4.9 g (10%)
Sodium177.8 mg (9%)
Fiber4.3 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
9 servings

1 cupgreen lentils
cooked and drained

1 cupbreadcrumbs

½ cuponion
finely chopped

¼ cupfresh parsley
chopped

2cloves garlic
minced

1flax egg
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water

1 teaspoondried oregano

1 teaspoondried thyme

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

2 tablespoonsolive oil
for baking

marinara sauce
for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Prepare Flax Egg:
Step 3
In a small bowl, prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water. Let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens.
Step 4
Combine Ingredients:
Step 5
In a food processor, combine cooked green lentils, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, parsley, minced garlic, flax egg, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture comes together.
Step 6
Form Meatballs:
Step 7
Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
Bake:
Step 9
Brush the meatballs with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 10
Serve:
Step 11
Serve the lentil meatballs with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
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