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Vegan Lentil Meatballs

Vegan Lentil Meatballs


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1618 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Vegan Lentil Meatballs are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with pasta, grain bowls, or as an appetizer. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fresh herbs, and warm spices, they make a wholesome plant-based comfort meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying or brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in a little olive oil until soft.
  4. In a food processor, pulse lentils, sautéed onion/garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, flax egg, soy sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined but still slightly textured.
  5. Shape mixture into small meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and firm. Alternatively, pan-fry in a skillet until crispy.
  7. Serve with marinara sauce and pasta, or enjoy in a sub sandwich or grain bowl.

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for quick meals. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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