Name: Vegetarian Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
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)

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Tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian meatballs, perfect for your favorite pasta dish or as a delicious appetizer.

Vegetarian Meatballs

Tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian meatballs, perfect for your favorite pasta dish or as a delicious appetizer.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

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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

Calories: 150kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Appetizers, recipes, vegetarian

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Vegetarian

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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