Well Plated · by Erin Clarke★ 4.7 (78)

Lentil Meatballs

Name: Lentil Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 18, 18 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs, 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried green (brown, or French lentils (I used green French lentils)); 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth, plus additional as needed); 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion); 1 cup shredded carrots; 2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons)); 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (or quick-cooking oats, do not use instant or steel cut); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large egg; Prepared whole wheat pasta noodles (zucchini noodles, or sweet potato noodles); Good-quality red pasta sauce (store bought or homemade or pesto)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK

CAL 4%·PRO 6%

CARBS 14G71% OF CAL

2G FIBER9G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 2G19% OF CAL

0G SAT1G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Baked vegetarian meatballs made from lentils and oats with herbs and vegetables. Protein-packed and satisfying, serve with pasta or marinara sauce for a meatless meal.

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Ingredients

serves 18

3/4 cup dried green (brown, or French lentils (I used green French lentils))
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth, plus additional as needed)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (or quick-cooking oats, do not use instant or steel cut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
Prepared whole wheat pasta noodles (zucchini noodles, or sweet potato noodles)
Good-quality red pasta sauce (store bought or homemade or pesto)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 55M

CAL 4%·PRO 6%

CARBS 14G71% OF CAL

2G FIBER9G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 2G19% OF CAL

0G SAT1G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 10m
Cook: 45m
Sodium: 139mg
Total sugar: 2g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 132mg
Calcium: 18mg
Iron: 0.98mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 10M
SODIUM: 139MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Lentil Meatballs

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

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