YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Herb-Crusted Lentil Meatballs with Marinara
Enjoy these hearty, flavorful lentil meatballs bursting with fresh herbs and a savory marinara sauce. Perfectly baked to achieve a tender texture and a crisp herb crust, this dish offers a wholesome plant-based protein boost that's both nourishing and delicious.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked Lentils
1 large Egg
1/4 cup Rolled Oats
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1/4 cup diced Onion
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp Fresh Basil (chopped)
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils lightly with a fork, leaving some texture for the meatballs.
Mix in the egg, rolled oats, nutritional yeast, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 12-16 balls depending on your preferred bite size, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the lentil meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly browned, turning them halfway through baking for even cooking.
While the meatballs are baking, gently warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Serve the hot meatballs drizzled with or dipped into the warm marinara sauce.