Lentil Meatballs
These lentil meatballs are a delicious high protein vegan recipe that pair perfectly with your favorite pasta dish or even just a simple dipping sauce. They’re super easy to make, which makes them a great option for your weekly meal prep or as a tasty appetizer for your next get together.
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There’s so many health benefits to lentils. They’re high in fiber and protein, in addition to being rich in vitamins like folate and potassium. This helps improve cardiovascular health, manage blood sugar, and support healthy gut health. That means there’s plenty of reasons to incorporate more lentils into your diet.
Lentil Meatballs Recipe Tips:
+ Use an ice cream scoop or measuring spoon to get even sized meatballs. This will help them bake evenly in the oven.
+ You can also add other spices to this recipe depending on how you’re going to use your meatballs. Adding some fresh herbs like basil or rosemary is delicious. Or even some finely chopped jalapeños for an extra kick!
+ If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high speed blender like a Vitamix or a hand mixer. You just want something that’s going to blend everything together without any large chunks.
Lentil Meatballs
Ingredients
- 26 oz cooked lentils, drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until completely combined, scraping down the sides as needed. You should be able to scoop and roll the mixture easily.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon per meatball and roll into a ball. Place onto the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatball mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Serve as-is or with a sauce of choice and enjoy!
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