Lentil Meatballs
These Lentil Meatballs are meatless, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan, yet still full of incredible flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry green lentils
- 1/4 cup gluten free oats
- 1 flax egg
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Flax Egg
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxmeal
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare lentils according to package directions and allow to slightly cool.
- While lentils are cooking prepare flax egg by mixing together flaxmeal with water and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly brush sheet pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Process lentils, oats, flax egg, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley, onion powder, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon garlic together in food processor until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Ba
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until just browned.
Notes
- Feel free to use regular egg in place of flax egg.
- Use certified gluten free oats to keep these meatballs gluten free.
- Be sure to use green, not red lentils, for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 11g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.9mg