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Lentil and Mushroom Vegetarian Meatballs on a plate

Lentil and Mushroom Vegetarian Meatballs

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cooked green lentils
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Marinara or tahini sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat 5 minutes until moisture evaporates and mushrooms are golden.
  3. Roughly mash lentils in a large bowl, retaining texture. Mix in mushrooms, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  4. Refrigerate 15 minutes to firm; roll into 1.5-inch balls.
  5. Place on sheet; brush lightly with olive oil. Bake 22-25 minutes until firm and golden.
  6. Serve with marinara or tahini dipping sauce.