Lentil Meatballs
15 min Prep
30 min Cook
4 servings
Directions
Step 1
Wash prep area and your hands. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Rinse lentils, dice onion, mince garlic, and chop parsley.
Step 3
Place the flaxseed meal in a bowl with water. Stir it around and place it in the fridge to gel.
Step 4
Heat up your oil over medium-high heat. Saute your onions in the pan until translucent (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Turn off and set aside.
Step 5
Place cooked lentils into a food processor, or blender, along with the cashews, sunflower seeds, parsley, and spices. Pulse until half the mixture forms a paste, and half the mixture is still coarse (you're trying to get the consistency to be like ground meat).
Step 6
Pour the lentil mixture into the pan with the onions and garlic. Add the flaxseed meal gel, and stir to combine.
Step 7
It's time to make your "meat" balls! Using an ice cream scoop (if you have one), scoop out some lentil "meat" and form a ball. Place it on a baking sheet lined with either a silicone mat or parchment paper. Repeat the process until you finish off the mixture.
Step 8
Bake the "meat" balls at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until browned on the bottom.
Step 9
Serve over pasta or spaghetti squash with your favorite pasta sauce, or serve them any way you'd like!
TIP
If using raw lentils, cook 1 1/4 cup uncooked lentils in 4 cups of water. Let simmer with the lid tilted for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
6 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons oil
15 ounces canned lentils
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
