Vegan Lentil “Meatballs” in Marinara
Italian VeganMain Mild

Vegan Lentil “Meatballs” in Marinara

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Bake + simmer

Time
45 min
Serves
3
Calories
460 kcal
Protein
22 g
0:00 / 1:32
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Ingredients

Quantities for 3 servings.

Servings:3(recipe makes 3)

Method

  1. 1Pulse walnuts and oats in a food processor till coarse.
  2. 2Add lentils, onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika and salt; pulse to a moldable mixture.
  3. 3Refrigerate 15 minutes, then shape into 12 walnut-sized balls.
  4. 4Bake at 200C for 22 minutes till the edges are cook until crunchy.
  5. 5Warm marinara in a wide pan, drop in baked meatballs to coat and warm through — 5 minutes.
  6. 6Finish with balsamic and basil; serve over spaghetti with vegan parmesan.

About this recipe

Already vegan; the lentils + walnuts mimic a meaty texture.

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