Description
Lentil meatballs are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs, made primarily from lentils and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg and mix well until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served with pasta or in a sub sandwich.
- They freeze well for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lentil Meatballs, Vegetarian Meatballs, Healthy Meatballs