Lentil Meatballs
These lentil meatballs are a delicious high protein vegan recipe that pair perfectly with your favorite pasta dish or dipping sauce.
Equipment
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
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!
Notes
Nutrition information is for 24 small meatballs. You could also make 12 larger ones. Then, you would double the nutrition information per meatball.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg