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Description
Sugar-free meatless meatballs made with plant-based ingredients for a healthy, flavorful alternative.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mash cooked lentils in a bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape mixture into small balls.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly brown meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs for later use.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg