Best Lentil Ricotta Meatballs Recipes

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LENTIL RICOTTA "MEATBALLS"



Lentil Ricotta

This recipe comes from www.injennieskitchen.com I haven't tried it. The recipe requires 2 hr chill time Every step of the way I kept getting pleasantly surprised while making these. The real moment of truth was when I simmered them in some marinara sauce. I was worried they would fall apart, but they stood up to a good soaking to my sheer delight. The recipe requires 2 hr chill time

Provided by valgal123

Categories     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 18 balls, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked lentils, pureed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh ricotta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
canola oil (for frying)
marinara sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a deep bowl. Mix very well, using hands or a wooden spoon. Cover and refrigerate for two hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium flame. Add shaped "meatballs" and cook until browned all around, turning only once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let excess drain off. Add to simmering marinara sauce if serving immediately, or store in a tightly covered container up to three days.

LENTIL "MEATBALLS" RECIPE BY TASTY



Lentil

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, shallot, green lentil, egg, tomato paste, fresh italian parsley, grated parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, italian seasoning, salt, pepper

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tsp, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 ½ cups green lentil, cooked
1 egg
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 ½ tablespoons italian seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, shallot and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly golden brown then remove from heat.
  • To a food processor, add the garlic and shallot, lentils, egg, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, tomato paste, parsley, Parmesan, bread crumbs, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper and pulse, mixing until just combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop out balls of mixture then carefully form into balls.
  • Arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with spaghetti.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 0 grams

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