LENTIL "MEATBALLS" RECIPE BY TASTY

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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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