Lentil Mushroom Vegetarian Meatballs
 
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These "meatballs" are hearty, filling and just as good as real meat. No! Even better... because no animals had to be harmed to make them.
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Recipe type: Main Dishes
Serves: 14 "meatballs"
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 and ½ cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 and ½ cup cooked and cooled green lentils
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup (packed) fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 7 Tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat a skillet with 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Sautee onion, garlic and mushrooms until lightly browned.
  4. In food processor, add sauteed veggies, cooked lentils, oregano and parsley. Pulse until crumbly.
  5. Add egg, feta, bread crumbs and salt. Pulse until crumbly, not pureed.
  6. Scoop rounded Tablespoon size balls out and pack tight with hands. Place each ball on a large plate or easily-movable surface.
  7. Freeze 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil to non-stick pan over medium heat.
  9. Add "meatballs" to oil and cook until lightly browned on all sides. (around 10 minutes)
  10. Add all "meatballs' to lined baking sheet (not touching) and bake 11-14 minutes, turning over after 8 minutes) until crispy and firm. (Should not fall apart when touched)
  11. Serve over pasta.
Notes
* You can store remaining "meatballs" in the refrigerator (in an airtight container) for up to 4 days or the freezer (in a freezer bag) for up to 2 weeks.
* If you freeze your leftover "meatballs," reheat them in the oven on 275 degrees F. until hot.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 meatball Calories: 85 Fat: 3.8g Saturated fat: 1.3g Carbohydrates: 9.2g Sugar: 1.7g Sodium: 171.5mg Fiber: 2.4g Protein: 4.1g Cholesterol: 18.1mg
Recipe by Wake Up to Waffles at https://wakeuptowaffles.com/lentil-mushroom-vegetarian-meatballs/