Sticky Sesame Lentil Meatballs with Peanuts (Vegan)
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5.0
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 -14 Meatballs
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Calories
131 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegan
Sticky Sesame Lentil Meatballs with Peanuts (Vegan)
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These stick sesame lentil meatballs are easy, delicious, and the perfect dinner or lunch recipe.
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Ingredients
For the Vegan Meatballs:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chickpeas rice, or lentils
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts pulsed in food processed till ground meat is achieved, should take around 15 seconds
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil (you can also use spicy sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Juice of 2 large oranges around 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 4 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
- 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes
Serve with:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- sesame seeds as desired
- finely chopped green onion as desired
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients, stir till well combined, and set aside.
- In a food processor, process the peanuts till a ground meat-like texture is achieved, then set aside.
- In a medium pot, add 1 tbsp. olive oil and gently cook your onions and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- To the pot, add salt and pepper. Stir till all the onions and garlic are coated with the seasoning. Cook down the onions for 5 minutes before adding the lentils, chickpeas, or rice to the pot.
- Remove the lentil mixture from the pot and gently pulse in the same food processor (you can also use a hand blender) till a crumble develops.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to a medium-sized mixing bowl. To the bowl, add the peanuts and the remaining ingredients. Stir till well combined. Set ahead in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once cooled, you now form “meatballs”. I used a 1 1/2 tbsp. ice cream scoop to measure the size. I then rolled them and placed them on the baking sheet. Cook them for 20-30 minutes total, flipping and turning at least twice to avoid any burning.
- NOTE: if you have a strong oven, please check on them at 20 minutes. If you have an oven that needs a bit more love... you may need to cook them for 40 minutes. Each oven is different. I cooked mine for 35 minutes and it worked perfectly.
- At the halfway mark, remove the "meatballs" and lightly coat with 1/4 of the sauce. Just before the balls are completely cooked. Add another 1/4 of the sauce to the "meatballs" and cook for the remaining 5 minutes.
- Serve with white rice, sesame seeds, green onions, and as much sauce as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Place the balls in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to one week. You can also, bake, seal and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. You can also premake, not bake and store in the freezer for up to two months. Cook them in a preheated 350F oven on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes or until golden. Make sure you flip and move to avoid burning.
- Pre-make: If you want to premake the recipe I suggest making the recipe up till the baking step. Have them rolled and prepped in the fridge before baking. You can do this up to 48 hours in advance.
- Servings: This recipe serves 4 as a main meal but around 6 as an appetizer.
- Oil: If you prefer to make this recipe oil-free, then simply use water or vegetable stock to cook/steam the ingredients like the onions/garlic and peanuts. I recommend 3-4 tbsp. water or stock to replace the 1 tbsp. olive oil.
- Gluten-Free: If needed, use gluten-free panko and gluten-free hoisin.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
14
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15.2g
(5%)
Protein
3.2g
(6%)
Fat
6.9g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7g
Sodium
357.3mg
(15%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
8.3g
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12-14 Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 14 | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.2g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 6% |
| Fat | 6.9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 10% |
| Sodium | 357.3mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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