Description
These Greek lentil meatballs are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs. They are rich in protein and packed with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the lentil balls until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the meatballs before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Greek Lentil Meatballs, lentil recipes, vegetarian meatballs