Tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian meatballs, perfect for your favorite pasta dish or as a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils green or brown lentils work best, cooked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs panko or whole wheat
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or a vegan alternative, grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion small, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 egg large egg, or a flax egg for a vegan option
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and onion.
- Add the olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and firm.
- Serve with your favorite pasta sauce or as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 3gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg