YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Herb-Spiced Lentil Meatballs with Marinara
Enjoy these hearty, plant-powered lentil meatballs bursting with aromatic herbs and spices, enveloped in a rich homemade marinara. The savory blend of lentils, chickpea flour, and a mix of egg and egg white provides a balanced texture and satisfying protein punch, perfect for a nourishing meal any time of day.
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup cooked lentils (150g)
1/4 cup chickpea flour (30g)
1/4 cup ground rolled oats (20g)
1 whole egg (50g)
1 egg white (30g)
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (5g)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup diced onion (40g)
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup marinara sauce (125g)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dried basil & oregano blend
Salt & pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chickpea flour, ground rolled oats, whole egg, egg white, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, diced onion, minced garlic, dried basil & oregano, salt, and pepper.
Use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash the lentils, leaving some texture while ensuring ingredients meld together.
Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly golden on the outside.
While the meatballs are baking, gently warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once the meatballs are done, plate them and spoon the warm marinara sauce over the top, or serve it on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your herb-spiced lentil meatballs as a delightful, protein-packed meal any time of day.