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Herb-infused Lentil Meatballs

Savor these 15-minute herb-infused lentil meatballs made from canned lentils, fresh herbs, and spices! Ideal for pastas, wraps, salads, grain bowls, and more, this vegetarian delight is the perfect addition to any dish.
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
504
CALORIES
$0.64
PER SERVING
Herb-infused Lentil Meatballs
Directions
9 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large bowl, mix together canned lentils, minced garlic, minced onion, tomato paste, chopped parsley, dried thyme, all-purpose flour, and season with salt and black pepper.
2
With your hands or a fork, gently mash the lentils, leaving some texture.
3
Combine all ingredients in the bowl.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil on medium heat.
5
Scoop out and shape the lentil mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands.
6
Place the meatballs in the skillet, leaving some space between each one. Cook in batches if necessary.
7
Pan-fry the meatballs, turning them occasionally, until they are evenly browned on all sides.
8
Place the cooked meatballs on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
9
Serve the lentil meatballs warm, as a main protein for a pasta dish, in a wrap, or alongside your favorite salad or grain bowl.
Health Info
Macros
85g
CARBS
5g
FAT
32g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
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