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Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs

Savory Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs That Everyone Will Love

Discover these Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs, a nutrient-packed and satisfying alternative to traditional meatballs that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 1/2 cups Cooked Lentils Use canned brown or green lentils for convenience.
  • 1 flax egg Flax Egg Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, diced Enhances flavor and moisture.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Provides a cheesy flavor.
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning A blend of herbs for savory flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Adds balance.
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste Boosts moisture and richness.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs Can switch to gluten-free if needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, flax egg, diced onion, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Pulse until well combined but still slightly textured.
  3. Slowly incorporate the whole wheat breadcrumbs into the mixture, pulsing again until it binds together. Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet.
  4. Scoop out about 1-tablespoon amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls, placing them on the baking sheet with space in between.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  6. Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving, perfect with marinara or in a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs are a fantastic option for a healthy home-cooked meal and can also be frozen for later use.

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