YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Baked Lentil Meatballs
Enjoy these savory baked lentil meatballs, bursting with plant-powered goodness and a hint of umami from nutritional yeast. A perfect blend of red lentils, chickpeas, oats, and a binding egg creates a satisfying texture and hearty flavor that works beautifully at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. These meatballs are lightly spiced and baked to golden perfection, making them a versatile, protein-packed meal.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup cooked red lentils
1/2 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
1 large egg
1/4 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the red lentils and chickpeas together until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture.
Add the egg, rolled oats, nutritional yeast, minced onion, minced garlic, and dried oregano to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more oats; if too dry, a small splash of water can help.
Using your hands, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the meatballs are firm and lightly golden on the outside.
Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them on their own, with a side salad, or tucked into a whole-grain pita for a satisfying meal.