Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories1783.4 kcal (89%)
Total Fat113.7 g (162%)
Carbs147.2 g (57%)
Sugars32.2 g (36%)
Protein50.6 g (101%)
Sodium4180.3 mg (209%)
Fiber31.2 g (112%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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1 x 14 ozcan lentils
rinsed and drained

¾ cupplain breadcrumbs

½ cupred onion

¼ cupfresh parsley leaves

1egg
sub flax egg if making vegan

2 Tbsptomato paste

1 tspSoy sauce
or tamari

1 tspdried oregano

1 tspsmoked paprika

½ tspgarlic powder

½ tspsalt

pepper

2 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

⅔ cupred bell pepper
finely chopped

½ cupred onion
minced

2garlic cloves
minced

2 Tbsptomato paste

¾ cupvegetable broth

½ cupheavy cream

¼ tspsalt

¼ tsppepper

2 Tbspfresh parsley
finely chopped

0.5juice of lemon
Instructions
Step 1
1. Combine all lentil meatball (except oil) in the bowl of
Step 2
Core Custom 13-Cup Food Processor. Pulse, mixing until combined, but not pureed, leaving a little texture. Scoop into 14 portions; roll into balls.
Step 3
2. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add meatballs; cook 5 to 7 minutes, rotating to brown all sides, until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
3. Prepare Creamy Red Pepper Sauce by adding 1 more Tbsp. olive oil to pan, along with bell pepper and red onion. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, until aromatic. Stir in broth, heavy cream, salt and pepper; gently simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, until sauce slightly reduces. Add meatballs to sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon juice. Serve over couscous, if desired.
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