Vegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 30 min 4
Vegan Lentil Meatballs Recipe
Health Highlights
Super easy to make and totally plant-based, these vegan meatballs are a delicious compliment to any of your favorite Italian pasta recipes.

Ingredients


2 cup Green lentils, canned
2 tbsp Quick oats
1 medium Yellow onion (finely diced))
1 tbsp Parsley, fresh (Fresh; save 1; chopped parsley for garnishing)))
1 tsp Tomato paste, canned
1 tsp Paprika, smoked
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
2 tbsp Almond milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp Lemon (Juice (freshly squeezed))

Instructions


  1. Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and use a fork to mash the lentils and mix everything together (you can also use a food processor, making sure to not over-process the ingredients – just pulse 3 or 4 times) to obtain a sticky and textured mixture.
  2. Use your hand to shape the mixture into small balls and line them on a plate.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F.  for 20-30 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Transfer into a bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
  5. Serve as they are or with your favorite pasta and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 160
Calories from fat 8.5
Calories from saturated fat 2.2
Total Fat 0.9 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 630 mg
Potassium 611 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28.3 g
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 13.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 1.3

Energy sources


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