Vegan Lentil Meatballs
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
25 small balls
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Lentil Meatballs
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These vegan lentil meatballs make for the perfect party dish or complement to spaghetti. Served along with a flavorful marinara sauce, they make for a delicious, filling meal.
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Ingredients
For Vegballs
- 14 oz canned lentils 400g, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup oats
- 1 peeled tomato Italian, or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 shallot diced, small
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 3 tablespoon oil divided, or water, tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon cumin powder optional
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
For Marina Sauce
- 28 oz tomatoes canned, 800g, peeled
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
For Marina Sauce
- Heat a pot over medium - low heat. Once hot, add oil and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds stirring frequently then add herbs and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 10 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, sugar and salt. Stir and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes by stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Remove from heat.
For Vegballs
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon oil (or water), shallot and garlic. Sauté for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let it cool down (reserve your pan for the vegballs).
- In a big bowl, add all ingredients except the remaining oil. Combine with your hands (don't overmix) until a textured dough forms. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
- If dough is too wet, add a bit more oats.
- Gently form small balls using your hands. Add to a plate and store in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, heat the pan you used earlier with 2 tablespoons oil. Once hot, add the vegballs and sauté until each side are golden brown. Transfer on kitchen paper to absorb the excess of oil.
- The vegballs can be served as it is with dips or you can add some marinara sauce. If you want as lunch or dinner, they are delicious on pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
170mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25small balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
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